Hosted by Older People Specialist Group and Obesity Specialist Group
During this webinar attendees will understand the science behind sarcopenic obesity and discover assessment tools and practical approaches to manage people who are at-risk.
What are the objectives?
- To understand how to sarcopenic obesity is identified
- To be aware of the impacts of sarcopenic obesity on skeletal muscle
- To consider the evidence for exercise in mitigating muscle loss during weight loss
- To understand additional considerations for energy and protein requirements
- To be aware of best practice in the nutritional treatment of sarcopenic obesity
Speakers
- Jade Sampford, Healthy Living Physiotherapist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Further details to follow
Cost
- Older People Specialist Group Member Free
- Obesity Specialist Group Member Free
- BDA Member £5
- Student BDA Member Free
- Student Non Member £10
- Non Member £10
Admin code: SLA
