Its prevalence varies widely depending on which definition of malnutrition is used, which tools are employed to perform the nutritional assessment, and the residual function of the liver, being more common in decompensated cirrhosis [13]. For instance, in Child-Pugh class A and B states, protein-calorie malnutrition prevalence is of 21% and 40%, respectively, whereas in Child-Pugh class C state is up to 70% to 90%.