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“REFUEL” Active Women’s Study II:

The Impact of Increased Caloric Intake on Bone Health and Menstrual Cyclicity in Energy Deficient Exercising Women

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of 12 months of increased food intake to improve bone health and restore menstrual cycles in women with menstrual disturbances who exercise regularly and have a chronic energy deficit.

Mary Jane De Souza, Ph.D.
Women’s Exercise and Bone Health Lab
University of Toronto Athletic Centre
55 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON

All testing associated with this research project will be done at the Women’s Exercise and Bone Health Lab located inside the Athletic Centre at 55 Harbord Street at the University of Toronto.