Online & In-Person
Join us at 12:00 PM on Friday, August 14, either online via Zoom or in person at Clinical Sciences Building (CSB), 2-193 on the U of A campus. Registration is required for both virtual and in-person attendance. Zoom link available through registration.
Free Lunch
If you are attending in person and would like to enjoy our complimentary lunch, please fill out our lunch form. To keep our iSMART Talks green, we request that you please bring your own water bottle.
Meet the Speaker
Dr. Carla Prado is a Distinguished University Professor and a Canada Research Chair in Integrative Nutrition, Body Composition, and Energy Metabolism (Tier 1). She directs the Human Nutrition Research Unit, recognized as one of the world’s leading research and training facilities for body composition and energy metabolism assessments. Dr. Prado’s research focuses on assessing nutritional status through precise measurements of body composition and energy metabolism. Her current research program investigates the prevalence and health outcomes of abnormal body composition phenotypes in patients with diverse chronic conditions. She is also developing targeted nutrition interventions to optimize body composition and improve health outcomes.
About the Talk
Title: The Role of Nutrition and Muscle Health in Mobility and Recovery
This talk will explore how nutrition and muscle health influence mobility, physical function, and recovery. It will highlight the importance of preserving muscle mass and function, as well as the role of targeted nutrition interventions in supporting rehabilitation and improving patient care.
