Faculty profile
Carla Prado
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Research
Latest papers
Beyond current fibre recommendations: associations of high dietary fibre intake with inflammation and lipid profile in USA adults (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2015-2018)).
The British journal of nutrition · 2026
Basics in clinical sports nutrition: Physical activity, muscle and clinical nutrition.
Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 2026
Optimizing muscle mass and function in advanced lung cancer patients: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial protocol using High Eicosapentaenoic acid and PROtein (HEPRO) to modulate epigenetics, reduce toxicity and improve gut microbiota.
PeerJ · 2025
Latest funding
- $837,676
Role of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) play in cancer-related lymphedema progression
CIHR · 2026 · Co-investigator
- $818,550
Evaluating Protein Requirements in Cancer Survivorship: A Novel Evidence-Based Approach
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
- $210,000
Exploring Inter-Individual Variability in Response to Dietary Interventions to Counter Muscle Loss in Cancer: A Precision Nutrition Perspective
CIHR · 2024 · Supervisor
6 publications.
Beyond current fibre recommendations: associations of high dietary fibre intake with inflammation and lipid profile in USA adults (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2015-2018)).
de Morais Junior AC, Schincaglia RM, Martínez Steele E, Prado C, Walter J, Mota JF
Basics in clinical sports nutrition: Physical activity, muscle and clinical nutrition.
Kozjek NR, Tonin G, Prado C, Maughan RJ
Optimizing muscle mass and function in advanced lung cancer patients: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial protocol using High Eicosapentaenoic acid and PROtein (HEPRO) to modulate epigenetics, reduce toxicity and improve gut microbiota.
Borchardt I, Prado C, Montella T, Moreira GF, Farias G, Reis MX, Taveira F, Dias FC, De Marchi P, Davalos A, Silva CAC, Ferreira CG, Melo A, Peres W
Cardio-oncology and Cancer Rehabilitation: Is an Integrated Approach Possible?
Pituskin E, Foulkes SJ, Cox-Kennett N, Driga A, Dimitry R, Thompson RB, Kirkham A, Prado C, Gyenes G, Haykowsky MJ
Guidance for assessment of the muscle mass phenotypic criterion for the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) diagnosis of malnutrition
Barazzoni R, Jensen GL, Correia MITD, Gonzalez MC, Higashiguchi T, Shi HP, Bischoff SC, Boirie Y, Carrasco F, Cruz-Jentoft A
The Optimal Body Mass Index Range for Patients With Colorectal Cancer-Reply.
Kroenke CH, Caan BJ, Prado C
Role of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) play in cancer-related lymphedema progression
Principal investigators: Gibson, Spencer B
Keywords: Cancer Related Lymphedema; Fatty Acid Binding Proteins; Fatty Acids; Lipid Toxicity; Lymphangiogenesis
Evaluating Protein Requirements in Cancer Survivorship: A Novel Evidence-Based Approach
Principal investigators: Prado, Carla M; Elango, Rajavel
Keywords: Cancer; Diet; Nutrition; Oncology Nutrition; Protein Requirements
Exploring Inter-Individual Variability in Response to Dietary Interventions to Counter Muscle Loss in Cancer: A Precision Nutrition Perspective
Principal investigators: Ramos da Silva, Bruna
Keywords: Colon Cancer; Machine Learning; Malnutrition; Precision Nutrition; Protein
Imaging of Long Term Tissue Damage from COVID-19 and Cardiometabolic Disease
Principal investigators: Thompson, Richard B; Paterson, Ian
Keywords: Cardiometabolic Disease; Covid-19; Fat Imaging; Mri
Tailoring obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus management: Exploring the impact of semaglutide (Ozempic®) on energy expenditure using gold-standard methods
Principal investigators: Vieira, Flávio T
Keywords: Body Composition; Diabetes; Doubly Labeled Water; Energy Expenditure; Glp-1 Receptor Agonists; Muscle Mass; Obesity; Ozempic; Semaglutide; Whole-Room Indirect Calorimetry
Co-designing a Smartwear Revolution: Augmenting Mobility, Independence, and Ability through Transformative Clothing Technology
Principal investigators: Mushahwar, Vivian
Canada Research Chair - Tier 1
Principal investigators: Prado, Carla M
Keywords: Crc
Energy metabolism and body composition in cirrhosis: from state-of-the-art to novel and practical tools to assess and treat malnutrition
Principal investigators: Limon Miro, Ana T
Keywords: Body Cell Mass; Body Composition; Cirrhosis; Energy Expenditure; Energy Metabolism; Energy Recommendations; Energy Requirements; Liver Disease; Malnutrition; Muscle Impairment
Healthy Fit and Strong - Changing the Story for Indigenous Youth and Young Adults
Principal investigators: Klein, Doug; Lessard, Sean M
Keywords: Diabetes Prevention; Healthy Eating; Indigenous People; Mental Health; Physical Activity; Social Connection
Using a multimodal and digital intervention to optimize waist circumference, body composition, and cardiometabolic health in endometrial cancer survivors
Principal investigators: Prado, Carla M
Keywords: Behavioural Intervention; Body Composition; Cancer Survivorship; Digital Platforms; Endometrial Cancer; Exercise; Mindfulness; Nutrition; Obesity; Physical Function
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
Frequent collaborators
- Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science
- Kinesiology
- Other
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