We profiled the nutritional status of individuals with BMI≥35kg/m2 and knee osteoarthritis. This population was under negative energy balance (67%) and low protein intake (91%). Sarcopenic obesity (excess fat mass, low muscle mass and strength) and malnutrition (low muscle mass and inflammation) were present in 1 out of 4 individuals.
Dr. Flavio Vieira completed his Ph.D., Master’s and Bachelor’s in Human Nutrition at the University of Brasilia, Brazil, his home country. He completed a visiting Ph.D. period at the University of Alberta, Canada, and an undergraduate visiting period at the University of Porto, Portugal. Dr. Vieira holds Postgraduate diplomas both in Clinical Nutrition (Residency Program), and Epidemiology; and holds credentials as a Registered Dietitian with a Specialization in Nutrition Therapy from the Brazilian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Dr. Vieira returned to the University of Alberta, Canada, where he is now a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Sciences.