Nutrition For Women Topic 11

Positive Thinking! How Do You View Yourself? Accept Alter Appreciate

Woman Vs. Man Women have more body fat Women have less muscle mass Women tend to gain weight in the hips, thighs and leg regions

Be You -tiful

Statistics: Top Threats To 1: Heart Disease 2: Cancer 3: Stroke 4: Chronic lower respiratory diseases 5: Alzheimer’s Disease 6: Accidents 7: Type 2 Diabetes

How Is Nutrition Related? Heart Disease And Cancer Both associated with a high-fat diet Aim to consume low-fat foods Aim to decrease red meat consumption Aim to increase fish consumption Eat fresh and/or frozen fruits/vegetables Plan to lower weight by 5-10% (if needed)

Breast Cancer Prevention Maintain a healthy weight Physical activity Moderation in alcohol Avoid exposure to pollutants Discontinue hormone therapy Breast feed

The Aging Process: Promote Longevity, Happiness and Good Health

Healthy Bones Consume adequate calcium and vitamin D Weight bearing/strength training Smoking cessation Moderation in alcohol If greater than 50 years old get a bone density scan!

Importance Of Low levels associated with menstrual cycle and poor iron absorption Symptoms of low levels may include poor health and low energy Aim to consume iron rich food sources If you are concerned that your iron levels are low speak to your health care provider.

Menopause

Menopause And Weight Gain Maintaining a healthy weight as one gets older can be challenging… Have you gained weight with age? Where have you gained weight? Can you associate weight gain with any specific factors? You can do something about it!

Maintaining A Healthy Weight Engage in physical activity!

Maintaining A Healthy Weight (Cont’d) Practice healthy eating and portion control

Plate Method

Support, support, support!!!

Start Today By Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes! How will you do this? What will you change?

Questions?

Reference Materials National Organization For Women Mayo Clinic American Dietetic Association My Pyramid American Heart Association American Diabetes Association Center For Science In The Public Interest