Media Roundtable “Malnutrition in Older People: Identify and Intervene”

   

On 18 January 2010, Nestlé Nutrition hosted a Media Roundtable, which highlighted the nutritional issues of the older adult population.

A panel of experts discussed the high prevalence of malnutrition in the elderly and its negative impact on health and independence. They explained why nutrition is a very important part of high quality geriatric care; and should involve a screening programme to identify malnutrition (or risk of malnutrition) followed by appropriate nutrition intervention.

In addition, this event also marked the launch of Nestlé Nutrition’s new oral nutritional supplement tailored to unique needs of older adults.

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Programme

11:00 Welcome & Introduction
Richard Laube, CEO, Nestlé Nutrition, Switzerland

11:10 Role of Nutrition in the Context of Ageing Population
Michel Gardet, CEO, Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Switzerland
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11:20 Functionality of the Older Adult – How can this be maintained?
Professor Reto Kressig, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
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11:35  Importance of Screening and the MNA®-SF
Dr Juergen Bauer, Klinikum Nürnberg, Germany
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11:50  Resource SeniorActiv – Nutritional Benefits
Emmanuel Pradon, Global Marketing, Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Switzerland
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12:05 The Value of Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) and Links to Strength and Functionality
Professor Tommy Cederholm, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden
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12:20 Panel Discussion and Q&A Session

12:45 End of Media Roundtable

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