Optimize Protein, Maximize Muscle: Keys to Preventing Disease and Promoting Wellness

CPEU/CEU: 1 Course Expiration Date: 6/12/2026. You have until that date to complete your CPEU Evaluation or Webinar Feedback Survey for this course. How does testing work? Learn more about course expiration dates. The CDR Activity Number for this course is: 177031 Optimize Protein, Maximize Muscle: Keys to Preventing Disease and Promoting Wellness  On-demand Webinar Course Type: 175—Recorded Pre-Approved CPE Suggested Learning Level: 1 About This Course On-demand Webinar! Learn how to prioritize protein intake to prevent age-related muscle mass decline and metabolic diseases! Learning Objectives: State the four metabolic functions of muscle. State the three major triggers of muscle protein synthesis (MPS). State the ideal daily amount and pattern of protein consumption for optimizing muscle health and improving the metabolic functions of protein. Describe the synergistic effect on muscle protein synthesis of protein consumption combined with resistance exercise. State two strategies to counteract anabolic resistance in older adults. State two mechanisms by which intermittent fasting preserves muscle mass. Get the most up-to-date information on what, when, and how much protein should be consumed for muscle preservation and disease prevention. Learn about the synergistic effect of resistance exercise and ideal protein consumption to prevent metabolic disease, improve body composition, and physical functioning. Optimizing nutrition and protein intake are key factors in promoting muscle health and wellness. Optimize Protein, Maximize Muscle: Keys to Preventing Disease and Promoting Wellness webinar will take this complex topic and break it down into actionable steps to guide you and your clients to health and strength.   See the LNCs & PIs tab for suggested learning codes. Discover Skelly Skills’ other functional and integrative nutrition CE courses and sports nutrition CE courses. Learn more about Robert Iafelice, MS, RDN.