Nutritional approach to maintaining muscle in females over 50
As women age their ability to maintain and or gain muscle mass declines due to several physiological factors. The seminar will identify the factors and discuss practical nutritional approaches to advise clients to assist in keeping tissue integrity in this more mature demographic.
Identify the cohort stats and figures in Australia and NZ
Identify the main physiological systems that may reduce muscle mass
Discuss various comorbidities in the age group that may confound muscle gain
Identify the main psychological factors that reduce muscle mass
Provide sensible evidence-based approaches to increase, digest, absorb and distribute nutrients to maintain mass