What Does Menopause Have To Do With Eating Disorders?

Val Schonberg MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, NCMP, FAND

Val talks about the neurobiology of hormones, body image and menopause.

What do I need to change in my diet to avoid gaining weight during menopause?

Or after “This body is shaped differently now”

Yes, it’s ok and important for dietitians to talk about body image.

Midlife and women and hormones and eating disorders.

What does menopause have to do with eating disorders and body?

Peri-menopausal years are ‘turbulent’

Anti-aging culture can contribute to eating disorders

What to do when client says “What do I need to do to keep from gaining weight.”

Heart disease is still the leading cause of mortality in women over 50.

Val’s Seasonings:

• Pub Med Journal articles
• Consultation groups
• MarciRD and Fiona Sutherland’s body image group – see episodes with Marci and recent with fiona
• Body Image Workbook

Bio:

Val Schonberg MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, NCMP, FAND Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Owner, EnlightenU Nutrition Consulting, LLC Val Schonberg is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a master’s degree in Nutrition Science from the University of Minnesota. She is Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics, a Certified Menopause Practitioner with the North American Menopause Society and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Val owns EnlightenU Nutrition Consulting, LLC, a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia where she specializes in nutrition for recreational and professional athletes, dancers and performing artists, women in midlife and menopause, and individuals with disordered eating concerns. Originally from Minnesota, Val’s experience and expertise come from years of practice in many settings including eating disorder treatment, Division 1 college sports medicine, professional dance organizations, and speaking regionally and nationally on numerous nutrition related topics. In addition to individual nutrition counseling, she is currently the consulting dietitian for Emory Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and Atlanta Ballet. Val is passionate about providing nutrition care to populations vulnerable to disordered eating and promoting positive nutrition messages that help people make informed decisions about their health and live a life where they feel free to confidently embrace their best self.

Check out Val's Groups 

With your host Beth Harrell 

IG  @beth.harrell.cedss  

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