Description: This is an interactive workshop focussing on comprehensive nutrition status assessment techniques. Participants will practice how to conduct bio-electrical impedance analysis (BIA) and interpret the findings. This will be followed by case study discussions with practical implementation of body composition results to assist with nutrition decision-making. After attending this workshop, participants should be able to conduct BIA assessments, interpret the results and be able to adapt nutrition support accordingly.
Objectives: After this workshop delegates should be able to:
Chairperson: Anna-Lena du Toit
Sponsor:
28 November 2025
08h30 – 12h30
Time | Topic | Presenters |
08h30 – 08h40 | Welcoming and introduction | Anna-Lena du Toit |
08h40 – 09h00 | Importance of Screening and applying GLIM diagnostic criteria | Renée Blaauw |
09h00 – 09h40 | Muscle mass assessment using ultrasound and BIA | Renée Blaauw |
09h40 – 10h30 | BIA practical session in groups | All |
10h30 – 11h00 | Tea |
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11h00 – 11h30 | BIA practical session in groups (cont.) | All |
11h30 – 12h00 | BIA measurement in a surgical case – interpreting the data | Anna-Lena du Toit |
12h00 – 12h30 | BIA measurement in a critically ill patient – interpreting the data | Tanna Cohen |