Intermittent fasting has gained tremendous popularity over the last decade not only as a weight loss regime but as an effective way for improving blood glucose control, optimising lipid profiles and reducing risk of many chronic conditions. The question at hand is if intermittent fasting affects men and women the same way. Emerging evidence has raised concerns regarding the effects of fasting on reproductive health particularly in females. This webinar aims to dive in to the science on intermittent fasting and gender. In detail, the webinar will explore the current evidence base to understand: What works, for who, why, in what context and when. To set the scene, the webinar will begin by giving an overview of what intermittent fasting is and the what happens to your body on a cellular and biological level when you fast. The main focus of the webinar will be exploring the science on the effects of fasting on a Men vs women level. The latest science relating to the impact on weight, health, hormones and performance for each gender will be discussed extensively. Shortcomings and limitations of the current body of research will also be highlighted. Finally, using a multidirectional and holistic approach the webinar will discuss the practical applications of fasting for both women and men. Overall this webinar is research focused – highlighting many of the latest studies and providing new perspectives in the area to viewer however the practical application of the research is a fundamental part of the webinar making it suitable to those who are new to the area.
What will I gain from this webinar?
- You will be able to describe the physiological mechanisms that underlie the benefits of intermittent fasting
- Be able to critically discuss the strength of the evidence for the effects of intermittent fasting for both men and women
- You will have an understanding of how and in what context fasting can be effectively applied for both women and men in a practical context
Endorsement No EN175.54
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 2 Lessons
- Lifetime
- The science of intermittent fasting- men vs women2
Instructor
Linia is a registered dietitian and public health researcher. She has experience in multiple nutrition settings on an international level. She is currently a research scientist at the University of Milan, Italy and works also as a freelance nutrition consultant in a global capacity. Her research areas of interest are nutrition epidemiology and chronic disease outcomes.
Linia is passionate about translating nutrition science into easy-to-digest advice as well as into practical and effective health policies. Having also worked extensively in high performance sport within her clinical capacity, Linia is all about helping people thrive from the inside out. She is particularly passionate about women’s health and spends her clinical time working with women (athletes, non-athletes and everything in between) helping them to better understand the powerful connection between how their body works and how to be the best version of themselves.
