research thesis proposal written and oral.

Hypothesis Development Activity Estimating energy deficiency is essential to assess the risk of developing the female athlete triad.

A fast, feasible, and reliable tool for clinical use is yet to be designed.

Null hypothesis:

H0: A questionnaire that screens for menstrual disturbances; bone health; and exercise and dietary

habits is not an accurate predictor of energy deficiency in exercising women.

Hypotheses:

H1: Energy deficiency in exercising women can be predicted with 90% sensitivity by a

questionnaire that screens for: the presence of menstrual disturbances; impaired bone health; and

exercise and dietary habits.

H2: The questionnaire overall score will correlate with resting metabolic rate ratio and T3

concentration.

H3: The specific scores for menstrual disturbances and bone health will correlate, respectively,

with menstrual status and bone mineral density.