Studies conducted in amenorrheic distance runners suggest that ____.
A) long-duration, weight-bearing exercise compensates for the loss of bone mineral density associated with amenorrhea
B) bone mineral density declines in the first six months and then stabilizes due to long-duration, weight-bearing exercise
C) osteopenia and osteoporosis do occur despite long-duration, weight-bearing exercise
D) loss of bone mineral density is primarily a result of very low calcium intake, not exercise

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Studies have found that despite long-duration, weight-bearing exercise, amenorrheic distance runners still experience bone mineral density loss and can develop osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Studies Conducted in Amenorrheic Distance Runners Suggest That ____