Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV

Workshop of the APPETITE project

Online / November 05, 2024, 14 - 17 h (CET)

Workshop: Plant-Based Proteins and Fibre – Optimising Nutrition for Healthy Ageing

Join us for an engaging workshop focused on how plant proteins and fibres can optimise the diet of our ageing population!

By participating, you'll benefit from the collaborative efforts of the APPETITE project, uniting eight institutes across six European countries to improve nutritional strategies for older adults.

Event details

Program

Protein and fibre – relevance for healthy ageing
Prof. Dorothee Volkert, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Understanding appetite loss in older adults
Prof. Sian Robinson, Newcastle University

Plant protein blending – overcoming single ingredient limitations
Dr. Susanne Gola, Fraunhofer IVV

Amino acid bioavailability from plant proteins – a limitation in older adults?
Dr. Dominique Dardevet, INRAE

Is plant protein and fibre supplementation acceptable and feasible in older adults? Findings from the APPETITE multi-centre trial
Dr. Katy Horner, University College Dublin

Registration

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Location

Online

Date

November 05, 2024, 14 - 17 h (CET)

Language

English

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