None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
A randomised, parallel-designed, controlled trial. Participants with risk factors for the metabolic syndrome and high baseline sugary beverage consumption will be allocated to consume one of four beverages for eight weeks matched to their usual consumption by volume. Metabolic risk factors will be measured at 0, 4, and 8 weeks.
Interventions
Each participant will be allocated to one of four intervention groups for 8 weeks:
1: Soft drink
2: Diet soft drink
3: 100% Fruit Juice
4: Low-fat, flavoured milk
The volume of each intervention beverage provided to participants will be matched to each individual participant's habitual intakes of sugary beverages determined by four day diet record
Sponsors
Dr Lisa TeMorenga
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
McAuley score <8.01 Sugary drink consumption >500mL/day
Exclusion criteria
Established diabetes, gout, liver or kidney disease, or history of other major chronic illnesses Diagnosed mental disorders. Taking medications affecting blood pressure, blood lipids, blood glucose or mood/mental states. Pregnant or lactating. Intolerance or allergies to milk, fruit or fructose. Unable to remain in Dunedin for the duration of the intervention period.
Outcome results
None listed