Dr. Scott Kahan, director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness in Washington, D.C., was interviewed in Healthy Women for an article about weight gain and menopause in women. He discusses certain biological factors such as hormonal changes that can lead to weight gain during menopause. Additionally, he gives advice on how to avoid or combat weight gain during menopause. Importantly, he notes that weight gain is not inevitable during menopause. Evidence-based weight loss strategies can be helpful to prevent weight gain or promote weight loss.

You can read the full article here: http://www.healthywomen.org/content/blog-entry/menopause-and-weight-gain-whats-connection