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1Registered Dietician, Medical advisory council of the British Menopause Society, Buckinghamshire, UK.
Abstract:
There remains great debate amongst health professionals, women and social media commentators about what the best menopause diet should be. There are areas of nutrition requiring specific attention in the menopause such as bone health and cardiovascular health. Many women experience weight gain during the menopause. This tool for clinicans has been written to cover current evidence based dietary advice for menopause health and provide practical tips on how to present this information to women and motivate them to make appropriate changes.
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