Longevity

Active Ageing: Distinct Nutrition, Distinct Innovation?

16 DEC 2019 1 MIN READ
Active Ageing: Distinct Nutrition, Distinct Innovation?

 

Did you know older adults need much more protein than younger adults to achieve the same rate of muscle growth?

Maintaining muscle mass as we age is key for staying active and independent, and is one of the main considerations for ‘healthy ageing’.

This webinar reviews the state of the science on protein for ageing, and looks at other emerging scientific evidence on plant-based diets, cognition, and more to find creative ways to address needs of healthy agers through product formulation.

Contributors

Caoileann Murphy, PhD

Caoileann Murphy, PhD

Research Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin

Caoileann is a Registered Dietitian with over 12 years of experience in public health nutrition, nutrition science and research. Her career spans academia, clinical practice and industry collaboration, where she led high-impact studies on the role of nutrition and exercise in improving health outcomes, particularly in the context of healthy aging.

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Aoife Marie Murphy, PhD

Aoife Marie Murphy, PhD

Scientific Lead of Clinical Infant & Adult Nutrition at Kerry

Before joining Kerry Aoife lectured on the BSc. Food & Human Nutrition at Newcastle University Singapore.  She has spent seven years in nutrition research across Ireland, UK, US, and Singapore, and has been working in food industry for over eight years.

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