Publications

Professionals’ perspective on the treatment of malnutrition in older adults during hospitalisation and post-discharge

The effect of hydration status on intracellular and extracellular water using bioelectrical impedance analysis measurements

Professionals’ perspective on the treatment of malnutrition in older adults during hospitalisation and post-discharge

Effectiveness of nutritional interventions in older adults at risk of malnutrition across different health care settings

PreSchool@HealthyWeight: A preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in toddlers

Effectiveness of the PLAYgrounds for Toddlers program on type and amount of physical activity in playgrounds of Dutch preschools: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Abstract and poster (poster title differs).

Thirteen weeks of supplementation of vitamin D and leucine-enriched whey protein nutritional supplement attenuates chronic low-grade inflammation in sarcopenic older adults: the PROVIDE study

Background: A chronic low-grade infammatory profle (CLIP) is associated with sarcopenia in older adults. Protein and Vitamin (Vit)D have immune-modulatory potential, but evidence for efects of nutritional ...

PRESchool@HealthyWeight: A Preschool-Based Intervention For Promoting Healthy Eating And Physical Activity In Toddlers

Background and aims<br/>The aim of this study was to gain insight in the effect of a preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers on promoting healthy eating and physical ...

Sarcopenic obesity in the ICU

<p>PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Sarcopenic obese in older ICU patients may have a higher risk of poor recovery during and after ICU stay, which may lead to longer hospital stay and poor quality of life. In this review, ...

Supporting older adults in exercising with a tablet

<p>BACKGROUND: For older adults, physical activity is vital for maintaining their health and ability to live independently. Home-based programs can help them achieve the recommended exercise frequency. An ...

A preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in toddlers: study protocol of the cluster randomized controlled trial PreSchool@HealthyWeight

<b>Background</b><br/>Interventions to prevent overweight and obesity in toddlers are needed to minimize health inequalities, especially in migration and lower socio-economic groups. Preschools are ...

Decreased Appetite is Associated with Sarcopenia-Related Outcomes in Acute Hospitalized Older Adults

<p>Decreased appetite is one of the main risk factors of malnutrition. Little is known on how appetite changes during hospitalization and after discharge and how it relates with sarcopenia-related outcomes. We ...

A higher protein intake at breakfast does not compromise total daily protein intake in older adults

Introduction: A protein intake of 25–30 g per meal is suggested to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis in older adults in order to prevent sarcopenia. Protein intake at breakfast is often low and ...

A higher protein intake at breakfast does not compromise total daily protein intake in older adults

Introduction: A protein intake of 25–30 g per meal is suggested to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis in older adults in order to prevent sarcopenia. Protein intake at breakfast is often low and ...

Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults: preliminary results of the VITAMIN RCT

BACKGROUND. In order to prevent sarcopenia in community dwelling older adults a higher daily protein intake is needed. A new m-health strategy for dietary counseling was used with the aim to increase total daily ...

Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults: preliminary results of the VITAMIN RCT

BACKGROUND. In order to prevent sarcopenia in community dwelling older adults a higher daily protein intake is needed. A new e-health strategy for dietary counseling was used with the aim to increase total daily ...

Bio-electrical impedance analysis

Rationale: Diagnosis of sarcopenia in older adults is essential for early treatment in clinical practice. Bio-electrical impedance<br/>analysis (BIA) may be a valid means to assess appendicular lean mass (ALM) ...

Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults: preliminary results of the VITAMIN RCT

Rationale In order to prevent sarcopenia in community dwelling older adults a higher daily protein intake is needed. A new m-health strategy for dietary counseling was used with the aim to increase total daily ...

Assessment of appendicular lean mass for diagnosis of sarcopenia in older adults

Rationale: Diagnosis of sarcopenia in older adults is essential for early treatment in clinical practice. Bio-electrical impedance analysis (BIA) may be a valid means to assess appendicular lean mass (ALM) in older ...

Effectiveness of dietetic treatment assessed by predefined criteria at 9 months in primary care in the Netherlands: results of the DIEET study

Effect of a whey protein drink enriched with leucine and vitamin D on lean mass and glycemic control during a lifestyle intervention in obese older adults with (pre-)diabetes type 2

Impact of dietary protein supplementation on length of hospital stay and mortality in older adults

Effect of a whey protein drink enriched with leucine and vitamin D on lean mass and glycemic control during a lifestyle intervention in obese older adults with (pre-)diabetes type 2: a double-blind RCT

Impact of dietary protein supplementation on length of hospital stay and mortality in older adults

Effectiveness of dietetic treatment after 9 months in primary care in The Netherlands

A digitally supported home-based exercise training program and dietary protein intervention for community dwelling older adults

BACKGROUND: Increased physical activity and dietary protein intake are promising interventions to prevent or treat the age-related decline in physical performance in older adults. There are well-controlled exercise ...

Measuring and monitoring lean body mass in critical illness

Purpose of review<br/>To help guide metabolic support in critical care, an understanding of patients’ nutritional status and risk is important. Several methods to monitor lean body mass are increasingly ...

Dose-response effects of supplementation with calcifediol on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status and its metabolites

BACKGROUND &amp; AIMS: Oral supplementation with vitamin D is recommended for older adults to maintain a sufficient 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) status throughout the year. While supplementation with vitamin D2 ...

Attenuated strength gains during prolonged resistance exercise training in older adults with high inflammatory status

Objectives Chronic systemic low grade inflammation is associated with the age-related loss of muscle mass. Resistance exercise has been suggested to reduce or lower chronic systemic low grade inflammation. However, ...

Exercise and nutrition strategies to counteract sarcopenic obesity

<p>As the population is aging rapidly, there is a strong increase in the number of individuals with chronic disease and physical limitations. The decrease in skeletal muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) and ...