Metabolic Crossroads: Where Nutrition Meets Chronic
Disease (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Leslie Bonci and Roberta Anding
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard Medbridge courses.
This webinar examines the intersection of nutrition, chronic illness, and functional capacity through an advanced practice perspective. It will explore how metabolic changes associated with chronic illness impact nutritional needs and subsequent nutrition interventions. This session will provide practical, evidence-based strategies that healthcare providers can use to support patient-centered chronic disease management.
Learning Outcomes
- Appraise the intersection of chronic health conditions and nutritional status to determine their combined impact on the aging client
- Interpret the role of nutrition in mitigating clinical complications—such as systemic inflammation and sarcopenia—that impede therapy progression and participation in daily activities
- Evaluate how specific pathological states, including malignancy and surgical trauma, alter metabolic demands and muscle physiology in older adults
- Prioritize supportive nutrition interventions for chronic illnesses based on the client’s specific metabolic and functional requirements
- Formulate practical, evidence-based nutritional recommendations designed to optimize long-term health outcomes in the geriatric population
Meet your instructors
Leslie Bonci
Leslie Bonci is a registered dietitian; a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics; the owner of Active Eating Advice (Be fit, fed and fearless!), a nutrition consulting company; and a cofounder of Performance 365, a sports nutrition consulting company. She is currently the sports nutrition consultant for the Kansas…
Roberta Anding
Roberta Anding is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for the Baylor College of Medicine Corporate Programs team. She is an instructor in the Baylor Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Roberta is faculty at Rice University and is currently the sports dietitian for the Rice Owls. She is the former sports dietitian…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Aging in the Era of Chronic Illness: Understanding the Growing Burden
This chapter examines the prevalence and patterns of chronic conditions later in life and the clinical implications of managing nutritional needs and rehabilitation outcomes.
2. Feeding the Fix: Nutrition as the Driver of Muscle Repair and Resilience
Illness and injury alter nutritional needs and demands. All healthcare providers should recognize the impact of surgery on muscle health and rehabilitation.
3. Nutrition as Cardiovascular Medicine: Reducing Risk in Diabetes and Heart Disease
Diabetes and heart disease share a metabolic found, and dietary patterns shape glycemic control, blood lipids, and long-term risk. This session will provide strategies to manage and control dietary variables and improve outcomes.
4. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by Leslie Bonci and Roberta Anding.
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