Menopause and dietary implications

Menopause, defined as the complete cessation of menstrual periods, marks the end of the female reproductive life. With ageing of the population, it is estimated that 1.2 billion women around the world will be menopausal by the year 2030. Menopausal transition could be an opportunity to encourage dietary changes. Diet of premenopausal women differs to that of postmenopausal women, reflecting improved adherence to dietary guidelines in the latter. However, a healthy diet during the premenopausal years is also recommended, as diet may potentially influence the timing of menopause as well as the presence of menopausal symptoms, in particular, vasomotor symptoms (VMS). For instance, women with an earlier menopause are at a higher risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases while women with a later onset of menopause are at higher risk of breast, endometrial and ovarian cancers. VMS have also been linked to an increased risk of several chronic diseases.What will I gain from watching this webinar?  Examine and understand the relationships between diet and the markers of female reproductive health.Analyse the age of natural menopause and menopausal symptoms.Understand the assosciated health risks of menopause, and why they occur, including breast, endometrial and ovarian cancers.Continuing Professional Development (CPD)This webinar has been endorsed by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) (EN175).afn_cpd_en175.pngWednesday, 23 March, 2022 -12:00 to13:00United KingdomIs this an o...
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