LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Diagnose malnutrition in patients
- Identify the definition of sarcopenia
- Summarize body composition methods that are commonly used to assess sarcopenia
- Describe interventions such as mobility and diet strategies to treat sarcopenia
FACULTY AND TOPICS
GLIM and Diagnosing Malnutrition
Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, CNSC, LDN, FASPEN, Shearer Chair of Healthy Community Practices; Professor of Nutrition Science; Director, Nutrition Program, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
Body Composition Tools for Assessing Sarcopenia
Carrie Earthman, PhD, RDN, Professor, Nutrition; Research Director, Nutrition Clinic at STAR Health, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Nutrition Interventions and Impact on Sarcopenia
Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, RN, FASPEN, FAAN, FGSA, Professor or Nursing and Associate Dean of Interprofessional Research and Development, Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, PA
MODERATOR
Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, CNSC, LDN, FASPEN