Muscle matters: focus on protein gaps to enhance muscle health

Cancer Nutrition and Muscle Health: Why Protein Matters

In this video, Dr. Mohammed Gaber explores the critical relationship between nutrition, muscle health, and cancer outcomes. As cancer increasingly becomes a chronic condition, maintaining nutritional status is essential to support treatment tolerance, recovery, and quality of life. The session examines the prevalence and consequences of cancer‑related malnutrition, weight loss, and muscle wasting, highlighting why these challenges must be addressed from diagnosis through survivorship and palliative care.

Key insights for Healthcare Professionals:

This webinar provides practical, evidence‑based insights into the role of nutrition in oncology care, including:

• Understanding how weight loss and muscle wasting impact treatment tolerance, survival, and quality of life.
• Recognizing that muscle loss can occur even in patients with stable weight or higher BMI.
• Exploring the importance of early nutritional screening and intervention across the cancer journey.
• Learning why patients with cancer have higher protein requirements and how protein supports muscle preservation and recovery.
• Reviewing evidence on the benefits of high‑protein oral nutritional support, including improved treatment adherence and postoperative outcomes.

Explore the Full Learning Experience on DNC

Watch the full session now on Danone Nutricia Campus (DNC) to deepen your understanding of cancer nutrition, protein requirements, and muscle health management. Discover how early nutritional support can improve patient outcomes and help reduce treatment interruptions. Access the full resource to explore additional evidence, practical recommendations, and future perspectives in personalized nutrition care.