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Carmen Castaneda Sceppa
Adjunct Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Scientist II, HNRCA-Page-hnrca2ws_1192109688454.html Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
Education:
  • Ph.D. in Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
  • M.D., Francisco Marroquin University
Contact Information
Phone: 
(617) 556-3081
Fax: 
(617) 556-3083
Email: 
carmen.sceppa@tufts.edu
Research
General Research: 

Role of protein intake and physical activity in the maintenance of muscle mass and function in the elderly; etiology of sarcopenia and muscle wasting in human and animal models; diet and physical activity interventions to improve protein nutritional status, muscle mass and function in older individuals suffering from chronic conditions such as diabetes and renal disease.

Select Recent Publications
Sattler FR, Bhasin S, He J, Yarasheski K, Binder E, Todd Schroeder E, et al. Durability of the Effects of Testosterone and Growth Hormone Supplementation in Older Community Dwelling Men: The HORMA Trial. Clinical Endocrinology. 2011. Abstract
Smith TJ, Schwarz {J, Montain SJ, Rood J, Pikosky MA, Castaneda-Sceppa C, et al. High protein diet maintains glucose production during exercise-induced energy deficit: a controlled trial. Nutrition & Metabolism. 2011;8:26. Abstract
Rompay MV, Castaneda-Sceppa C, McKeown NM, Ordovas JM, Tucker KL. Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Older Puerto Rican Adults Living in Massachusetts. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Center for Minority Public Health. 2011. Abstract
Castaneda-Sceppa C, Castaneda F. Sodium-dependent glucose transporter protein as a potential therapeutic target for improving glycemic control in diabetes. Nutrition Reviews. 2011;69:720-9. Abstract
Lincoln AK, Shepherd A, Johnson PL, Castaneda-Sceppa C. The impact of resistance exercise training on the mental health of older Puerto Rican adults with type 2 diabetes. The Journals of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. 2011;66:567-70. Abstract
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