Seminar/Event DetailA CTR-IN Webinar--Discussing a Scientific (Multi-Site) NIH Proposal.Date/Time: 17 November 2014, 10:30am - 11:30am PST (8:30 - 10:30 HST) Description: Topic: Muscle Preservation During Weight Loss in Older, Overweight Individuals Location: Remotely–Via Adobe Connect and a dial-in conference line. Presented by: Robert H. Coker, Ph.D., FACSM Topics covered:
Summary: The older, obese individual represents a growing segment of the population that is faced with multiple health concerns. While obesity in itself is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, dietary induced weight loss may exacerbate the potential for muscle wasting and physical disability. As we age, these issues become increasingly challenging as adipose tissue accumulates and skeletal muscle begins to atrophy in what is commonly referred to as sarcopenic obesity. |
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