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Nutrition and physical activity needs of women aged 40 and over Med J Aust 2000; 173 Suppl 6 November: S89-S111 Contents Contributors Questions 1. Why do women aged 40 and over need a different diet? What are their specific requirements and are these met?    Susan R Davis 2. What is the role of phytoestrogens in treating menopausal symptoms?    Alice L Murkies, Helena J Teede and Susan R Davis 3. Is zinc an important nutrient for women aged 40 and over?    Samir Samman 4. What is the evidence, the reasons for and impact of weight gain during menopause?    Lesley V Campbell and Katherine Samaras 5. What role can diet play in the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women aged 40 years and over?    Len Kritharides and Helena J Teede 6. What are the emotional issues for women aged 40 and over?    Amanda A Deeks 7. What is the role of food in preventing depression and improving mood, performance and cognitive function?    Catherine B Lombard 8. What strategies can women use to optimise bone health at this stage of life?    Richard L Prince and Deborah A Kerr 9. Are Australian women sufficiently physically active to promote good mental and physical health and prevent lifestyle diseases? How can this be promoted?    Shona L Bass and David Crawford Summary Recommendations   Go to the first question . . . An initiative of The Jean Hailes Foundation Supported by Uncle Tobys Readers may print a single copy of these pages for personal use. No further reproduction or distribution of the articles should proceed without the permission of the publisher. For permission, contact the Australasian Medical Publishing Company Journalists are welcome to write news stories based on what they read here, but should acknowledge their source as "an article published on the Internet by The Medical Journal of Australia <http://www.mja.com.au>". <URL: http://www.mja.com.au/> © 2000 Medical Journal of Australia. We appreciate your comments.