Dietary protein intake Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
The research design is a 16-week, single-centre, single-blinded randomised controlled trial, where participants will be guided to diversify their protein intake using their current protein dietary pat
Sponsors
University College Dublin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Men and women aged 18–65 years old 2. In good health 3. Body mass index (BMI) 18–35 kg/m²
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. A diagnosed medical condition (such as cancer or diabetes) 2. An energy-restricted diet or a medically prescribed diet
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dietary quality is measured using the Healthy Eating Index, which will be calculated from dietary intake data collected from the participants via two 24-hour dietary recalls completed at the study baseline (Week 0) and study completion (Week 16) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Biomarkers of dietary intake measured via blood and urine samples at study baseline (Week 0) and study completion (Week 16) 2. Biomarkers of health measured via blood and urine samples, anthropometric and strength measurements at study baseline (Week 0) and study completion (Week 16) 3. Biomarkers of nutrient adequacy measured via blood and urine samples at study baseline (Week 0) and study completion (Week 16) 4. Barriers to and facilitators of diversifying protein intake examined using an optional focus group/interview with participants in the intervention group after study completion (after week 16) | — |
Countries
Ireland
Contacts
Public ContactAoife Courtney
Outcome results
None listed