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Analiza M Silva
analiza@fmh.ulisboa.pt, a.silva@ju.edu.jo
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Title:
Professor
Country:
Portugal
Affiliation:
Department of Sports and Health, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon
About:
Analiza M. Silva
is a recognized expert in the fields of body composition analysis, sports science, and nutrition. With a Ph.D. in Human Movement Sciences, she has significantly contributed to understanding the relationship between physical activity, body composition, and metabolic health.
Research Focus
Body Composition: Analiza specializes in body composition analysis, particularly in the use of advanced techniques like bioelectrical impedance and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to assess body fat, muscle mass, and bone density.
Nutrition and Performance: She explores how nutrition affects athletic performance, with a focus on nutrient timing, supplementation, and dietary strategies to optimize energy levels and recovery in athletes.
Metabolic Health: Analiza's research also addresses the links between physical activity, diet, and metabolic health, particularly in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Professional Contributions
Through her interdisciplinary approach, Analiza has collaborated with leading institutions and published numerous research papers that have shaped sports nutrition and body composition fields. She continues to contribute to the understanding of how exercise and diet impact overall health and athletic success.
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