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Bridging the Gap: Identifying Sarcopenia and Malnutrition in the Older Adult: Part 1

Program Date: 20 November 2024

Publication Date: 06 August 2025

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU

Course Description

In part one of this two-part series, Carla Prado, PhD, RD, will explain muscle health and its significance for overall well-being; differentiate between various terminologies related to muscle health; and explore the interactions among sarcopenia, malnutrition, frailty, and cachexia. Originally presented live in a 2024 webinar series.

Course Objectives
  • Explain muscle health and its significance for overall well-being. 
  • Differentiate between various terminologies related to muscle health and explore the interactions among sarcopenia, malnutrition, frailty, and cachexia. 
  • Analyze and apply evidence-based guidelines to identify malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty in older adults.

Performance Indicators: 9.1.1, 9.2.1, 11.2.1

Activity Code: 188981

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Carla Prado, PhD, RD, FCAHS

Professor/Canada Research Chair in Integrative Nutrition
Body Composition & Energy Metabolism
Director, Human Nutrition Research Unit
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, CA

Professor Carla Prado is a Distinguished University Professor, Canada Research Chair, and registered dietitian. She directs the Human Nutrition Research Unit, where her work focuses on body composition, energy metabolism, and targeted nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes in chronic disease. Dr Prado is Associate Editor for two leading journals, serves on multiple international guideline committees, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars. Her work has earned her recognition as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women, and a Clarivate™ Highly Cited Researcher.

 

 

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CE CPEU Older Adult Disease State

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Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.