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November 4 Meeting – Coalition of Ministries for Older Adults
November 4, 2021 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
The Coalition of Ministries for Older Adults
Sponsored by The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston Salem will meet virtually on
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021, 11:45-1:00 pm
How to Safely Lose Weight in Your 70’s and Beyond
Speaker: Kristen M. Beavers, PhD, MPH, RD
Associate Professor, Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University
Dr. Beavers is a Registered Dietician and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer. Her academic and professional interests lie in the study of nutrition and exercise as interdisciplinary sciences, particularly as they relate to the prevention and etiology of chronic disease and disability. Her current research focuses on the identification of optimal weight loss therapies for older adults with obesity. In this session, Dr. Beavers will share valuable information on how older adults can safely lose weight without losing muscle and bone density.
Join us for this opportunity to stay informed about current research going on right here at Wake Forest University!