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,September 21, 2012
September 21, 2012
Nestlé Research Tokyo, the
Organization for Interdisciplinary Research Projects “Food for Life,”
and the Nestlé Nutrition Council, Japan (NNCJ) recently held the 2nd
annual Science Forum at Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan. This year’s
topic was Sarcopenia and Ageing – Significance of Nutrition and
Exercise.
During this Symposium, some of Japan’s most
recognized experts in geriatrics, exercise physiology and sports
medicine discussed sarcopenia and its implications for the ageing
Japanese society, in addition to recent advances in nutritional science
and exercise physiology for the prevention of sarcopenia. Physical
activity, combined with adequate nutrition tailored to the needs of the
elderly, can help to prevent sarcopenia.
Nestlé Science Forum at Tokyo University
Sarcopenia
is a condition of age-related loss of muscle mass and function. It can
lead to poor body balance, falls and fractures, resulting in a reduced
ability to live independently. Due to increased longevity, yet
decreased physical activity of industrialized populations, sarcopenia is
emerging as a major health concern in Japan and many other developed
countries.
The Symposium was very successful as measured
by the quality of the presentations and the attendance of more than 400
participants from around the world. Hosting this annual research
Symposium in Japan helps strengthen Nestlé’s commitment to promoting
Nutrition, Health and Wellness in Japan.
Related websites:
Nestlé Japan
Nestlé Nutrition Council Japan
Nestlé