ABSTRACT
Menopause can mean significant changes for women mentally, emotionally, and physically. Menopause is a time of increased risk for the development of osteoporosis and other chronic diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, but healthy lifestyle behaviors can help. A primarily plant-based diet high in fruits and vegetables, physical activity, sleep and stress management, and avoidance of risky substance use can improve menopausal symptoms and prevent or reverse potential pathologic outcomes such as osteoporotic fracture. However, relevant patient education and counseling requires special provider knowledge and attention. This chapter aims to provide that information.
