The assessment of muscle mass and physical function in nutritional diagnosis
The assessment of muscle mass and physical function in nutritional diagnosis
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This course aims to develop knowledge and skills in the area of nutritional status assessment, namely: 1. Know the tools for assessing muscle mass and functional status; 2. Be able to track and diagnose muscle mass and function dysfunctions; 3. Know how to use screening and diagnosis tools for malnutrition, obesity, sarcopenia, cachexia and identification of frailty; 4. Recognition of the role of nutrition and physical exercise in preventing the decline in muscle mass and function and also in its recovery; 5. Know how to apply nutritional strategies and physical exercise for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia and frailty; It is a face-to-face course with a relevant practical component, using interactive sessions and real practice. It is intended that participants achieve and apply the latest advances in this area in their daily practice. Duration: 8 hours (in person)
This course aims to develop knowledge, skills and competencies in the area of nutritional status assessment, namely:
Knowing the tools for assessing muscle mass and functional status;
Being able to screen for and diagnose dysfunctions in muscle mass and function;
Know how to use the tools for screening and diagnosing malnutrition, obesity, sarcopenia, cachexia and identifying frailty;
Recognizing the role of nutrition and physical exercise in preventing the decline of muscle mass and function and also in its recovery.
Know how to apply nutritional and physical exercise strategies for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia and frailty.
This is a face-to-face course with a relevant practical component. The aim is for participants not only to learn about the latest advances in this area, but also to be able to apply them in their daily practice. Using interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to carry out tasks that simulate real practice in different areas
Professionals and students in the field of Nutrition Sciences and related areas.
9h00 Opening session - Teresa Amaral
9h05 Module 1: Assessing muscle mass.
DXA. Tiago Montanha
Anthropometry and bioelectrical impedance. Rita Santos
11h00 Break
11h15 Module 2: Functional assessment.
Objective: hand grip strength; gait speed; TUG test. Joana Mendes
Subjective: assessment of activities of daily living and assessment of the risk of falls. Joana Mendes
13h00 Lunch period
14h00 Module 3: Sarcopenia, frailty and cachexia.
Diagnosis and screening. Rita Santos
Nutritional and exercise intervention for the prevention/treatment of sarcopenia and frailty. Rita Santos
16h00 Break
16h20 Module 4: Malnutrition.
Quantification of muscle mass and function in the diagnosis of malnutrition. Applicability in clinical practice. Teresa Amaral
17h00 DXA + Closing
Attendance requires participation in a minimum of 75% of the total contact hours.
In-person (P)
The certificate of attendance must be requested at the end of the course and is subject to a fee of 5 euros (Table of Fees of the University of Porto).
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Selection and ranking criteria
No curricular assessment. Ranking in order of registration.
20€ Students + 2€ (school insurance)
30€ UPorto Alumni and Employees + 2€ (school insurance)
40€ Professionals + 2€ (school insurance)
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