Most women will experience symptoms around menopause. The duration and severity of the symptoms will differ. However, the risk of developing dietary related illness such as heart disease and osteoporosis will increase. According to the BDA, changing diet may help to reduce menopausal symptoms and reduce the risk of diet related diseases.
This course is designed to inform health professionals of the impacts of menopause to better support peri and post menopausal women to improve health and manage symptoms.
Health Professionals attending this course will learn
- The symptoms and impact of menopause
- The impact on bone and heart health post-menopause
- The changes to body weight and shape around menopause
- The impact of menopause on mood and sleep how diet may help
- How menopause impacts hair and skin
- The use of herbal remedies
- Useful links and resources
The Eating Well for Menopause for Health Professionals course is CPD endorsed by the AfN
The Introductory Offer for this course is £25.00
Details are on the Let’s talk Food Website
Presenter and Speakers Details
Laura Wyness
Laura is an award winning Registered Nutritionist who specialises in nutrition writing, workplace wellness and nutrition communications. Laura has over 15 year’s experience working in food innovation, academic research, workplace wellness support and online nutrition consultations for individuals.
Lynn Burns
Lynn is a Registered Nutritionist with many years experience in public health nutrition and recipe analysis. She has worked within UK civil service. She is now a freelance writer, delivers numerous courses and has a passion or making eating well accessible to all regardless of the stage of life, health and fitness. She is a former Trustee of the Caroline Walker Trust, and remains involved in charitable organisations.
