The Power of Protein Unleashed - Top researchers discuss today's hottest nutrient at national symposia

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Leading academics and researchers will reveal their latest findings to health professionals this week at a series of symposia titled "Protein: a nutrient in focus" organized by Registered Dietitians with Dairy Farmers of Canada. They will reveal new research and perspectives on:

• 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 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. The Royal Glenora Club, Braemar Room 11160 River Valley Road Northwest		Montréal - Thursday, December 5, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, Westmount Room 900 de la Gauchetiere West
Toronto - Wednesday, December 4, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. The Carlu, 7th Floor 444 Yonge Street		Moncton - Friday, December 6, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. Delta Beausejour, Ballroom B 750 Main Street

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 (Marketing)

please visit www.dairynutrition.ca/symposium/2013 or contact:

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