MASTERING THE MENOPAUSAL METABOLISM: WORKING WITH HORMONAL, AND METABOLIC CHANGES
This webinar will focus on metabolic and hormonal changes that happen during menopause and the effect it has on weight, risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Changes in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and insulin levels will be discussed and the ramifications for this population of women. Specific diet therapies to help negate weight gain and risks of disease will be discussed as well as lifestyle interventions that help menopausal women.
Upon successful completion of this two-hour course, the participant should be able to better understand:
- Hormonal changes during menopause and how they relate to weight management.
- Metabolic changes during menopause, including risk of CVD, Diabetes.
- Nutritional balance needed during this life stage.
- Specific vitamin therapies for menopause.
- Specific exercise, sleep and lifestyle therapies for women during menopause.
Live Event Date:
Nov 30, 2023
Expiration Date:
May 31, 2024
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 8.2.1, 8.3.1, 8.4.1, 9.1.1
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, CDCESs
Total Cost:
2 Site Credits
About the Presenter: Susan Dopart, MS, RD, LD, CDCES
Susan B. Dopart, MS, RD, LD, CDCES is a nutrition and wellness consultant who has been in private practice for more than 30 years. Susan specializes in insulin resistance, diabetes, gastrointestinal health, and menopause. Before establishing her own practice, Susan worked at UCLA. She is also a certified Motivational Interviewing Trainer.
Susan has written and contributed to multiple publications, including The Huffington Post, SELF Magazine, UCLA Medicine, Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists SCAN publications, Diabetes Health and Diabetes Forecast.
Susan is the author of A Recipe for Life by the Doctor’s Dietitian, Healthy You, Healthy Baby: A Mother’s Guide to Gestational Diabetes, A Healthy Baker’s Dozen: Gluten-free low sugar cookies, and 101 Ways to Control your Diabetes.
