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Management of Sarcopenia & Sarcopenia Obesity in Older Adults: Optimizing Outcomes through Lifestyle Interventions

Taught by
Kathryn N Porter Starr, PhD, MS, RD
Associate Professor in Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
Duration
64
min
Date

About this Webinar

Objectives:

 1. Explain the physiological changes with aging and how they may affect physical function 

 2. Describe the health impact of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity on the older adult

 3. Evaluate the role protein and resistance training play in the preservation of BMD and lean muscle mass

 4. Develop a plan of care for an aging adult at risk of sarcopenic obesity using a case-based approach

Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and/or presentation has been provided by Nestlé Health Science.

Before obtaining a CE certificate:  
1. Review the self-reflection questions:

  • Describe any professional gaps that were identified as a result of viewing this presentation. Do you plan to change your current practice? if so, what can you or your team change that you are not currently doing?
  • What barriers or limitations do you anticipate when it comes to implementing a change to your practice. How can you overcome such barriers?

What do you or your team need to learn more about to improve knowledge, competence, and/or patient care?  

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