ANIEMEA-P-GB-202600236 | February 2026
Authors:
Adrian Slee, PhD, BSc (Hons), R Nutr
Publish Date:
April 2019 | 23 min
Abstract:
A decline in muscle mass is a natural part of the ageing process, however excessive muscle loss, particularly in combination with chronic disease, can impact physical function, mobility and wellbeing.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss the importance of muscle mass in older people.
Highlight the alterations in metabolism and body composition with ageing.
Describe the potential for key nutritional factors to impact upon muscle, such as protein intake and HMB (ß-hydroxy-ß-methylbutyrate) supplementation.
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.
