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39th ESPEN Congress Symposium

Publication Date: 08 September 2017

Continuing Education Credits: Non-accredited

Presenter(s): Josep M. Argilés, Carla M. Prado, Suzette L. Pereira, Ricardo Rueda (Chairperson)

Location:The Hague, The Netherlands

Improving Clinical Outcomes by Supporting Muscle: Why It Matters for Your Patients

Many patients are at risk for muscle loss, especially those with advancing age and those with acute and chronic conditions. This muscle loss can negatively impact outcomes including functionality, quality of life, recovery and mortality. Three experts in muscle biochemistry, cachexia and body composition analysis discuss the importance of maintaining muscle mass, from metabolic considerations and accurately measuring lean mass, to implementation of effective lifestyle and nutritional strategies to maintain muscle mass and improve outcomes.

Presenters Bio(s):

Josep M. Argiles, PhD

University of Barcelona; Barcelona, Spain

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.

 

 

Suzette Pereira, PhD

Abbott Nutrition R&D
Columbus, OH, USA

Ricardo Rueda, MD, PhD

Global Leader, Mobility and Metabolism Science Platform
Regional Head of Scientific Affairs
Abbott Nutrition Research & Development
Granada, Spain

Category
Adult Muscle Mass