There are a number of health conditions that are prevalent in men, particularly those living in Western countries. It is well documented that unhealthy diets and lifestyles can affect quality of life in men and contribute to conditions such as erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer.

Erectile dysfunction can be a warning sign for increased risk of future atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events and has been referred to as a “canary in the coal mine”. The consumption of a plant-based diet may decrease this risk [1]. Epidemiological studies have also indicated that vegetarian or vegan diets may confer a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.

Furthermore, poor nutrition is a leading cause of health loss in Australia and has the potential to put men at risk of many chronic diseases and premature death. The leading cause of death for men in Australia is cardiovascular disease, followed by dementia and lung cancer. Stroke and prostate cancer are also in the top 5 causes of death in Australian males.

By the end of this activity, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe how nutrition contributes to the development of common men’s health conditions.
  • Identify at least three features of an eating pattern that can be beneficial for improving men’s physical and mental health.
  • Name tools and techniques to support men to transition to a whole food plant-based diet.


CPD Hours

This activity is approved for 2.5 CPD hours (Educational Activities) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and 2.5 PDP hours with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

To obtain the full 2.5 CPD hours for this on-demand activity, you are required to read the two papers provided and complete the quiz questions based on these.
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Speakers

Dr Luke Wilson is a General Practitioner from Wellington, New Zealand, and is Board Certified by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine and is a Director at Doctors For Nutrition. He has experience helping hundreds of people transform their lives by adopting a whole foods plant-based lifestyle, particularly through his work on the BROAD Study.

Ryan Alexander is co-founder & Managing Director of No Meat May, a growing global movement inspiring and supporting people to shift to a plant rich diet during May, and beyond.

Ben Adusei is a Men's Health Trust New Zealand Ambassador and is on a mission to help change the face of men’s health. To support, educate, and create plans that are focused on personalisation, prevention, protection by being proactive and creating the environment that allows men to thrive.

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