None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Older women are at a much higher risk for osteoporosis (weak bones) and fracture, compared to men. When considering diet, often only calcium, vitamin D and protein are promoted for muscle and bone health. Yet an overall balanced diet is critical to optimise musculoskeletal health. In addition to protein, calcium and vitamin D, key nutrients from vegetables and fruits also play an important role. However, improving dietary habits, such as increasing fruit and vegetable intake, is challenging. To overcome this limitation, BoneBoost Gelato, a nutrient-dense, whole food ice cream containing a variety of key nutrients shown support musculoskeletal health, has been developed. This pilot study seeks to examine the effects of 4-weeks of daily BoneBoost Gelato consumption on markers of bone health in older women.
Interventions
Daily consumption of one serve (125g) of BoneBoost Gelato, over the four week intervention period (T1-T2). BoneBoost Gelato is a nutrient-dense, whole food based gelato (ice cream) that has been formulated to contain ~50% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) for both calcium and vitamin D, 20% of the RDI for protein, and the equivalent of ~2 standard serves of vegetables and 1 serve of fruit. Intervention adherence will be assessed via a daily food consumption record throughout the four week in
Daily consumption of one serve (125g) of BoneBoost Gelato, over the four week intervention period (T1-T2). BoneBoost Gelato is a nutrient-dense, whole food based gelato (ice cream) that has been formulated to contain ~50% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) for both calcium and vitamin D, 20% of the RDI for protein, and the equivalent of ~2 standard serves of vegetables and 1 serve of fruit. Intervention adherence will be assessed via a daily food consumption record throughout the four week intervention period (T1-T2).
Sponsors
Edith Cowan University
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Healthy, ambulant, community-dwelling post-menopausal older women residing in Western Australia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (i) Women taking any bone active medications, anticoagulants (e.g. Warfarin) or calcium/vitamin D or multivitamin supplements; (ii) Those with a history of vascular disease or chest pain suggestive of angina pectoris; (iii) Women with significant co-morbidities, such as end stage renal disease, systolic blood pressure >160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure >100 mm Hg; (iv) Individuals currently presenting with a well-balanced and healthy diet which meets the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE), especially in relation to vegetable, fruit, protein and/or calcium intake; (v) Those unable or unwilling to follow the study protocol (including those with relevant food allergies), or those without access or inability to use a computer/smart device.
Outcome results
None listed