VI Congress SINuC (Società Italiana di Nutrizione Clinica e Metabolismo)

MAIN TOPICS OF THE ABSTRACT: • Appropriateness in Artificial Nutrition: Ensuring the right choice of artificial nutrition methods for patients, considering their medical condition and potential risks, is crucial for effective nutritional support. • Dysphagia: Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, often requiring modified diets to prevent malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia. • Inflammation and Nutrition: Diet plays a role in either promoting or reducing chronic inflammation, impacting the risk of various diseases. • Longevity and Nutrition: A balanced, nutrient-rich diet can promote a longer, healthier life by reducing the risk of age-related diseases. • Microbiota: The gut microbiota, influenced by dietary choices, is critical for digestion, immune health, and overall well-being. • Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism: Clinical nutrition involves assessing and customizing dietary plans for patients with medical conditions. • Clinical Nutrition in Intestinal Diseases: Tailored diets help manage intestinal diseases like Crohn's, ensuring proper nutrition despite absorption challenges. • Nutrition in the Critically Ill Patient: Critical patients require specialized nutritional support to meet their increased needs and aid recovery. • Oncology: Nutrition is a vital component of cancer care, helping manage treatment side effects and supporting overall health. • Sarcopenia: Preventing age-related muscle loss involves a diet rich in protein and regular resistance exercise.