Protein's misunderstood role in a Spinal Cord Injury body virtual session coming Sept. 16

The impact of protein in the body of a person with a spinal cord injury is always misunderstood. In gym talk, you need a lot of protein to build muscle but where does this leave the SCI community? In part two of “NorCal SCI Presents: Virtual is the New Reality Series” presentation on Wed., Sept. 16th at 6:30 p.m. PT, our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Shelley Wood, will break down what protein is and how our body processes it. It will cover recent research and discuss how much protein is appropriate for those with SCI as well as review risks for too much or too little. Finally, there will be a comprehensive review of different protein sources, with a focus on including healthy alternatives in your diet from a weight management and an overall health perspective.

This free virtual presentation is funded through a grant by the Reeve Foundation and you must register in advance to attend HERE. Once you register, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail from us which you should keep for access information to the virtual event.

Shelley is a lifelong advocate of nutrition and has worked since 2013 with the SCI population at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, one of the top SCI rehab hospitals in the country. In addition to her B.S. in Nutritional Science from San Jose State University, she obtained her Master’s in Public Health in 2016 from the University of New England.