Food intake changes across the menstrual cycle: A preliminary study

Abstract

Background. Recent studies have reported that hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle in women who do not receive hormonal therapy have a significant influence on their eating habits. Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the eating habits of women not receiving hormonal contraception in relation to menstrual cycle phases. and methods. two-part survey questionnaire study tool. Eating habits were with a 24-hour dietary chronic