FOP and Nutrition
Living with FOP creates challenges that extend beyond mobility, affecting everyday activities like eating and nourishing the body. Join Staffan Berglund, MD, PhD, for an informative webinar exploring the connection between nutrition and FOP and practical strategies for supporting overall health and well-being.
The webinar will explore strategies to support bone health, manage weight in the context of limited mobility, address swallowing or dental challenges, and maintain strong nutritional status despite physical limitations.
Dr. Berglund will share practical, actionable guidance for individuals with FOP, caregivers, and family members navigating the unique dietary considerations that come with FOP. The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving participants an opportunity to ask questions directly.
Meet the Speaker
About Dr. Staffan Berglund
Staffan Berglund, MD, PhD, is a pediatrician working as a clinical doctor and researcher at Umeå University Hospital in Sweden. His research focuses on how different nutrients affect growing infants and children, both in the short and long term.
For more than 15 years, Dr. Berglund has been actively involved in the FOP community, and beginning in 2026, he will serve as a member of the International Clinical Council (ICC).
