Table 1.

Eligibility criteria for the 40-something study

Inclusion criteria	Exclusion criteria
Female	Hysterectomy and or oophorectomy
BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2	Pregnant
Menstrual period within preceding 3 months	Taking hormone replacement therapy
Born in the years 1960 to 1966	Reported diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer
Able to attend appointments at the University
Able to communicate in English