Ivan Zapanta, RND, MD - Medical Nutrition Specialist

17/11/2025

13/11/2025

10/11/2025

08/11/2025

Grateful to be part of WEBiSNAP 2025 Episode 2: “Muscle Matters. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sarcopenia in Aging.” 💪

Thank you to the Sports Nutrition Association of the Philippines, Inc. , Ms. Fia Batua -Mambuay, RND, FSCO and Dr. Jake Andal for the kind invitation to speak on “Sarcopenia in Master Athletes: Medical Risks, Early Detection, and Longevity in Sports.”

It was a great session highlighting the multidisciplinary approach to sarcopenia — focusing on early screening, nutrition intervention by Dr. Jake Andal, and muscle training by Coach Jah Agcaoili. 🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Sharing a few excerpts from my talk, emphasizing the importance of screening for sarcopenia in older athletes.
Must-haves for dietitians and coaches:
✅ a handgrip dynamometer for muscle strength
✅ a non-stretch measuring tape for mid-upper arm and calf circumference

Shout-out to my friend Jarson Costa-Pereira and his paper proposing mid-upper arm circumference cut-offs for detecting sarcopenia, a valuable contribution to nutrition assessment practices worldwide. 🌍

Together, let’s continue promoting muscle health, function, and longevity across all ages! 💪

07/11/2025

03/11/2025

Exciting! See you at the ESPEN LLL in the Philippines! 🇵🇭

30/10/2025

30/10/2025

🌟 Excited to share this with everyone!
As part of the organizing committee, I’m thrilled to invite all doctors, dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists to two major events that highlight how nutrition truly is medicine.

💡17th PHILSPEN Annual Convention
🗓️ November 20–21, 2025
📍 Novotel Manila, Araneta City
Theme: An Integrated Approach to Patient Care
A national gathering of experts and advocates championing the role of clinical nutrition in better patient outcomes.

💡Nutrinnovation Previews: Conversations on Medical Nutrition
🗓️ December 13, 2025 – 3:00 PM
📍 St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City (Hybrid Event)
Organized by the Medical Nutrition and Weight Intervention and Nutrition Services (WINS), this forum will feature engaging discussions on multidisciplinary nutrition interventions in the hospital setting.

If you’re passionate about improving patient care through evidence-based nutrition, these are events you shouldn’t miss.

👉 Join us and be part of the growing movement to integrate nutrition into medicine. Registration details in the comments!

29/10/2025

Mga KaP*Peeps, nagsasakitan na ba ang inyong mga kasu-kasuan na may kasamang pamamaga? Gout to believe, baka Gout na 'yan! 😫

Samahan kami sa panibagong episode ng KonsulTalk at alamin kung ano nga ba ang sanhi nito at kung paano ito maiiwasan.

Hosted by Doc Jai Cabajar, kasama ang ating eksperto na si Doc Hanna Sollano. 🩺

Abangan bukas ang KonsulTalk, October 30 (Huwebes), 6:00 PM sa ating KaP*Peeps at P*P page.

Para sa Kalusugang kayang asahan! *PParaSaBayan!

28/10/2025

[UPDATED] 🎉 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗶𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟮 – 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗! 📢 Thank you everyone who registered. Please don’t forget to check your email 📥.

See you tomorrow, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆)
—a special webinar hosted by the Sports Nutrition Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SNAP)!

🦴💪 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚:
“𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴”

✔️𝗖𝗣𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗡𝗗𝘀: 1.5
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ZOOM Webinar

🎯 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
✔️ Learn how sarcopenia affects both aging populations and master athletes
✔️ Explore nutrition, exercise, and medical strategies for muscle preservation
✔️ Hear from experts in sports nutrition, medicine, and strength & conditioning

🔒 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦
All active members will receive an exclusive email invitation with a FREE registration link.

📩 Didn’t receive one? It likely means your membership is inactive or due for renewal. Renew today and enjoy member-only perks!

26/10/2025

Someone gave this comment to one of my posts recently 😅
So just to clarify, here’s how I usually explain it to my students and patients:

✅ We don’t need to demonize or glorify any macronutrient. Our bodies need carbs, protein, and fat in balanced portions to stay healthy and function properly.

✅ It’s all about balance, moderation, and variety. The goal is not to cut out food groups completely but to understand how much and how often we should have them.

✅ Instead of promoting restrictive or unsustainable diets (and misinformation), let’s encourage what truly makes a lasting difference: nutrition education, mindful eating, regular exercise, and smoking cessation.

✅ And yes, sustainability matters too. Eating patterns that rely heavily on meat can affect not just our health but also the environment.

If you need help figuring out what a balanced and sustainable diet looks like, consult your friendly nutritionist-dietitians. 🌱💪