Webinars

Nourishing Strength: The Vital Role of Nutrition and Muscle Health in the Older Adult

Presenter(s): Katie Porter Starr, PhD, MS, RD

Date: 29 October 2025

Time: Noon-1 PM ET

Location: Virtual webinar

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

Katie Porter Starr, PhD, MS, RD, will explore the vital role nutrition plays in maintaining overall well-being, especially as we age. You’ll learn about key nutrients that support muscle health, how to recognize and address malnutrition, and most importantly, how to implement effective strategies to recognize and address malnutrition and to promote strength and vitality through every stage of aging.

Learning objectives:

  • Promote Holistic Health: Emphasize the importance of a holistic approach, combining nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle modifications to support healthy aging.
  • Understand the Importance of Nutrition: Explore the critical role of nutrition in maintaining overall health and well-being in the older adult.
  • Identify Key Nutrients: Learn about essential nutrients that support muscle health and prevent frailty and muscle loss in the aging population.
  • Recognize the Impact of Malnutrition: Discuss the consequences of malnutrition on muscle health and overall quality of life in the older adult.
  • Implement Nutritional Strategies: Discover practical strategies and interventions to enhance muscle health and prevent sarcopenia.
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Presenter Bio(s):

Kathryn Porter Starr, PhD, MS, RD

Associate Professor
Division of Geriatrics, Dept of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine
Research Health Scientist, Geriatric, Research, Education, and Clinical Center
Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, NC, USA

Dr Starr is an Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and a Research Health Scientist at the Durham Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Starr is Director of the Center for Aging Clinical Nutrition Laboratory, and her research and professional experience have focused on nutrition and exercise interventions for community-dwelling older adults at high risk for chronic health conditions and functional decline. Currently, Dr. Starr is PI and Co-PI for clinical research trials involving nutrition optimization and physical activity in vulnerable populations, and PI for a VA Merit award assessing the impact of perioperative nutrition in older Veterans with cancer participating in the VA Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health Program. Finally, she serves as an American College of Surgeons’ Geriatric Surgery Verification Committee Member and has been featured in the New York Times and NPR.

Category
CE CPEU Older Adult Sarcopenia