Protein is key to health, aging well and weight management, top researchers say - Leading researchers set to discuss the benefits of this powerful macronutrient at series of national symposia

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Leading academics and researchers will reveal this week their latest research findings to health professionals about an important nutrient in maintaining overall health - protein - at a series of cross-Canada symposia titled, "Protein: a nutrient in focus."  The events will take place in Edmonton, Toronto, Montréal, and Moncton and are organized by the Registered Dietitians with Dairy Farmers of Canada.

Beginning today, leading experts will present new research on the impact of protein on human health, healthy aging and weight management, as well as the need to revisit current protein consumption recommendations, which may have been significantly underestimated.

"Protein has been the subject of numerous studies in recent years and research has revealed that protein may offer many more benefits to health than previously believed," said Isabelle Neiderer, registered dietitian and director, nutrition with Dairy Farmers of Canada. "With all the interest around this nutrient, we felt it was the perfect time to put protein into focus and delve deeper into its impact on human health. We're proud to present this year's symposia, which will provide health professionals with the latest cutting edge science-based information on protein requirements for all ages and key benefits to health. "

The following is a list of talks at the symposia:

• Revisiting protein requirements: Rajavel Elango, PhD, University of British Columbia
  New state-of-the-art methods show that current dietary recommendations for protein may be significantly underestimated across all age groups. This has important implications at local, national and international levels.

• The role protein plays in healthy aging: Douglas Paddon-Jones, PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch
  Are we taking full advantage of the protein that we consume? New data shows that consuming protein more evenly throughout the day and ensuring that we have more at breakfast and lunch than we currently consume may better maintain healthy muscles and prevent muscle loss as we get older.

• The secret to long term weight loss: Angelo Tremblay, PhD, Laval University
  Learn how long term weight loss and weight loss maintenance may be improved by increasing protein intake, especially in combination with regular physical activity.

• Protein in the kitchen: Demos for Dietitians
  A hands-on demonstration showing how to incorporate high-quality protein sources into easy-to-prepare recipes.

Dates/Times/Locations of Symposia:

Edmonton	Tuesday, December 3, 2013 8:00 am - 12:15 pm The Royal Glenora Club Braemar Room 11160 River Valley Road Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
Toronto	Wednesday, December 4, 2013 8:00 am - 12:15 pm The Carlu 7th Floor, 444 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario
Montréal	Thursday, December 5, 2013 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Westmount Room 900 de la Gauchetiere West Montréal, Quebec
Moncton	Friday, December 6, 2013 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Delta Beausejour Ballroom B 750 Main Street Moncton, New Brunswick

About the Registered Dietitians with Dairy Farmers of Canada
The information provided by our panel of experts is designed to equip health professionals across Canada with the latest information and best available evidence regarding the role of milk products in a healthy diet. The team of dietitians with Dairy Farmers of Canada promotes the wholesome goodness of milk products as part of healthy eating patterns and encourages good nutrition for all Canadians.

 

 

SOURCE: Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)

or to book an interview with one of the speakers, please contact: 

Geneviève Latour / Sandra Da Silva
Dairy Farmers of Canada
514-284-1092 / 905-817-2001
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