ANIEMEA-P-GB-202600241 | February 2026
Authors:
Adrian Slee, PhD, BSc (Hons), R Nutr
Publish Date:
April 2022 | 1 hr 03 mins
Abstract:
Reduced muscle mass and strength are a natural part of ageing, however excessive loss of muscle and muscle function associated with malnutrition can form a vicious cycle of frailty and sarcopenia. Patient outcomes can be improved significantly through targeted interventions.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the pathophysiology of muscle loss during sarcopenia and frailty.
Identify key nutrients that may help to address sarcopenia and frailty, and improve patient outcomes.
Assess the impact of other factors that may affect muscle mass.
AUTHOR(S) BIO
ADRIAN SLEE, PHD, BSC (HONS), R NUTR
Assistant Professor, Nutrition
Deputy Director, BSc Nutrition & Medical Services, University College London, London
Adrian Slee is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in Nutrition at UCL, teaching across the BSc in Nutrition and Medical Sciences and MSc in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition. He holds a BSc in Physiology and Biochemistry with Nutrition (University of Southampton, 2000) and PhD in Nutritional Sciences (University of Nottingham, 2005). Additionally, he has a PG Cert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (University of West London, 2007) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He has previously been a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for several Nutrition and Sport, Health and Exercise Science degrees.
