Symposium on “Optimum Health and Nutrition for Our Ageing Population”

Melbourne, Australia
24/10/2012
Deakin City Centre

OBJECTIVES

  • To provide key information on key issues affecting nutrition in the ageing.
  • To provide an update on the latest science and nutrition in the ageing.
  • To make recommendations for future research and for action by industry and government to help address nutrition issues for the ageing.

PROGRAM

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MEETING REPORT

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PRESENTATIONS

Overview of nutrition issues in the ageing population and implications for dietary guidance
Prof. Sandra Capra, University of Queensland
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Malnutrition prevalence among community living older adults: An overview from recent findings - chicken or the egg?
Ms. Georgie Rist, MyGene
PDF

Joint health and 03s - pain and inflammation
Dr. Les Cleland, Royal Adelaide Hospital
PDF

The benefit of long chain omega-3 and CV health: the need for clear thinking
Dr. David Colquhoun, University of Queensland
PDF

Diabetes - the sweet and the sour
Prof. Merlin Thomas, Baker IDI Diabetic Complication Lab
PDF

Drugs and nutrition: Some implications for the elderly
Ms. Yvonne Coleman, Nutrition Consultants Australia
PDF

Dental issues for the ageing population
Prof. Eric Reynolds, Melbourne Dental College
PDF

Omega 3 and the ageing brain
Prof. Andy Sinclair, Deakin University
PDF

Age-related macular degeneration and diet: The protective role of antioxidants and omega-3 PUFAs
Assoc. Prof. Vicki Flood, University of Wollongong
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Sarcopenia in older people
Dr. Solomon Yu, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide
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Nutritional strategies to reduce risk of falls and fractures
Prof. Caryl Nowson, Deakin University
PDF

COST

$195.00 Attendees
$175.00 ILSI and O3C members
$115.00 Community (e.g. HCP and Academics)
$ 35.00 Students
(all fees include GST)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For registration and enquiries, please contact:
ILSI SEAR Australasia
P O Box 2220
Hawthorn VIC 3122
Telephone: 03 9819 9187
Fax: 03 9011 6285
Email: admin@ilsi.org.au