Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Pregnancy & Menopause: Integrating Nutrition Into Clinical Care

Learn about the role of nutrition in pregnancy, menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

The Learning Process:

Participants are expected to watch the video, reflect on its content, and complete the CME self-assessment and CME evaluation. Only upon completing this process will a participant's continuing education certificate be generated. The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study activity is 1 hour.

This activity is approved for continuing education for physicians, nurses, dietitians, and health and wellness coaches. 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Objectives:
•    Summarize the benefits of a plant-based diet during pregnancy.
•    Learn how design a treatment plan to counsel patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, with a low-fat plant-based diet to positively impact body weight, insulin sensitivity, oxidative stress, and androgen levels.
•    Discuss counseling patients on implementing a low-fat, plant-based diet to meet nutritional needs, improve vasomotor symptoms, and reduce risk of chronic illness.

Requirements for successful completion: Participants will be awarded contact hours commensurate with participation after completion of the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.