Conference Program

Please click on the link for the current program for the NSA NSNZ 2009 Joint ASM. [program]

Please click on the link for list of poster presentations at the 2009 Joint ASM. [poster list]

Please continue to check the website for changes. The program will be updated as any changes occur.

Please click on the link for the online version of the NSA NSNZ 2009 Joint ASM Proceedings. Please note, this will direct to the Australasian Medical Journal. Please note, the page also has other information, so once you have clicked on the link, please scroll down a little. [AMJ Online Proceedings].

Alternatviely, for a soft copy of the published Proceedings, please click on the link. [Proceedings]

The following symposium will be held in Newcastle prior to the NSA NSNZ 2009 Joint ASM, and delegates for the ASM may register for the symposium with the ASM registration.

Sarcopenia in Older Age, Chronic Disease and Obesity: Implications for Healthcare

WHEN: Monday 7 December 2009

WHERE: Conservatorium Concert Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales

As the population ages, the amount of chronic disease in the community increases. In addition, the population is getting more obese and this cohort of obese people is moving into older age. These three issues of older age, chronic disease and obesity are causative for, and linked closely with, muscle loss and weakness known as sarcopenia.

Sarcopenia has been recognised as one of the top 5 major health risks facing the US population but has received far less attention in Australia. This one-day symposium brings together experts from around Australia to further our understanding of the challenges associated with sarcopenia in ageing, chronic disease and obesity and the need for health professionals, particularly dietitians, and those in the exercise-related health areas, to work together to address this problem.

For program & registration form:click HERE

(You may also register for this event in conjunction with the NSA NSNZ 2009 Joint ASM registration)