November 13, 2026 – Ask a Dietitian: Strong bones through midlife and beyond

The Women and Gender-Diverse Physical Fitness and Wellness Program (Women’s Wellness Program) presents the fourth session in the Ask a Dietitian webinar series: Strong bones through midlife and beyond.

Strong bones are essential for maintaining health, mobility, and physical readiness throughout life. Women face unique bone health challenges, particularly during the menopause transition, when declining estrogen levels can accelerate bone loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

In this webinar, registered dietitian Christine Tardif will explore the nutrition and lifestyle factors that support bone health, including calcium, vitamin D, protein, and physical activity. Participants will also learn about risk factors such as energy deficits, smoking, alcohol use, stress fractures, and menopause-related changes that can affect bone strength.

Designed for women across all stages of life, this session provides practical guidance to support long-term bone health and injury prevention.

• Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
• Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (ET)
• Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
• Language: English (Click here for details on the French session)

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What you will learn

• Understand the prevalence of low bone mineral density and bone-related injuries among women in military populations and why bone health matters for operational readiness.
• Learn the key nutrition and lifestyle recommendations that support strong, healthy bones throughout life.
• Identify the essential nutrients for bone health, including calcium, vitamin D, and protein, and understand their role in maintaining bone strength.
• Explore how different life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause – can influence bone health and nutritional needs.
• Recognize common risk factors for bone loss and bone-related injuries in women, including factors specific to military training and operations.
• Gain practical strategies to build and maintain bone health and reduce bone injury risk in a variety of work, training, and travel environments.

Register now for upcoming Ask a Dietitian sessions:

• Session 5 – Feed your gut, the power of fibre and healthy habits
• Session 6 – Mindful eating for real life and celebrations[NB1] 

About the speaker

Christine Tardif, MSc, RD, CDE
Education, Research and Development Officer – Nutrition, Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS)

Christine Tardif is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Officer with the PSP Human Performance Research & Development team, working with the Women’s Wellness Program at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS). Since joining the program in 2023, she has contributed to the development of evidence-based nutrition resources and education initiatives supporting women across the Canadian Armed Forces, including participants in the Prenatal and Postpartum Physical Fitness Program (PNP3). Christine holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a Master of Science in Food and Nutrition from the University of Western Ontario. She became a Registered Dietitian in 2015 and completed the International Olympic Committee’s Sport Nutrition Diploma in 2018. Her work focuses on sports nutrition, women’s health, and supporting the nutrition needs of military members across all stages of life and career.

Statement: Nutrition research is often conducted and reported using biological sex, and because of this, some content in this webinar series refers specifically to female physiology. We welcome all individuals who may benefit from this information and are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful learning environment.