Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET
Menopause has gained increased attention in dietetics in recent years, but its impact on women’s ability to function and remain in the workforce is often overlooked. Too often, attention centers on hormone changes and nutrient targets, while the real-world interaction between symptoms, job demands, and the workplace environment is often missed. This session reframes menopause as a workplace and equity issue, highlighting opportunities for registered dietitians to support women through practical workday-focused nutrition, hydration, and movement strategies, while contributing to broader organizational solutions.
Approval for 1 CPEU pending.
Speaker: Val Schonberg MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, MSCP, FAND
Val Schonberg is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition science from the University of Minnesota. She is Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics, a Certified Menopause Practitioner with The Menopause Society, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Val owns a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia where she specializes in midlife health and menopause, recreational and professional sports nutrition, and all types of eating disorders. With special interests in musculoskeletal health, aging, and the impact of energy deficiency across the lifespan, Val’s experience and expertise come from years of practice in many settings, including women’s health, eating disorder treatment, Division 1 college sports medicine, professional dance organizations, and speaking regionally and nationally on numerous nutrition-related topics. In addition to individual nutrition counseling, she is the consulting dietitian for Emory Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. Val is passionate about providing nutrition care to populations vulnerable to disordered eating and promoting positive nutrition messages that help people make informed decisions about their health and live a life where they are at peace in their relationship with food and their bodies.