The Nutrition in Menopause course is the cumulation of the latest research and over 15 years of clinical experience working in woman’s health. This introductory course is designed for trainers who work with peri-menopausal, menopausal or post-menopausal women or for women who are in their own health journey who are interested in using science-based strategies to help them continue to perform and live their best lives.
Suggested Pre-requisite:
- CIMSPA: L3 PT
Aims and objectives of course:
- Understand what the Menopause is, the stages involved and the key hormones that play a role.
- Gain an understanding of the health and nutritional challenges associated with the menopause and demonstrate a clear understanding of how nutrition and lifestyle plays an integral role
- Be able to give general advice to clients on what and when to eat during the menopause.
- Understand the efficacy of which supplements are effective in the management of the main menopause symptoms.
Author Bio
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Dr Linia Patel
As a self-confessed “total foodie”, being an award-winning dietitian and sports nutritionist comes naturally to our resident dietitian and long-time Fitpro magazine contributor, Dr Linia Patel. She likes to take a block of science and slice it up into easy-to-digest and practical advice. With a PhD in Public Health and over 100 published articles on diet and health, she is a British Dietetic Association Spokesperson and is regularly seen appearing on national TV and being quoted in the press. She’s the science expert for Tess Daly’s best-selling book 4 Steps to a Happier & Healthier You, is a qualified fitness instructor and has worked extensively in high performance sport. She is particularly passionate about women’s health, helping women to be the best version of themselves.
