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Conditions
Interventions
In Intervention 1, participants complete a pre-intervention questionnaire, followed by SDS-focused nutrition education (a lecture). Participants then engage in pea cultivation activities in collaborat
s habitual intake. Intake is quantified by collecting and measuring the remaining amount of the supplements. After completing the intervention, participants complete a post-intervention questionnaire.
Sponsors
Tokai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: University students or athletes of the same age group (>=18 years), including those from this university and other universities; both sexes eligible. Aged >=18 years. Engaging in regular sport-specific training at least four times per week (American College of Sports Medicine, 2009). Having a habitual whey protein supplement intake of at least twice per week during the past month (habitual use category based on Barrack et al., 2020). Having received a sufficient explanation of the study and, throughout the study period (approximately 4 months), being able to participate in the orientation session, nutrition education, cultivation record-keeping, intake record-keeping, and pre- and post-intervention questionnaires; able to use communication tools such as LINE; and providing written informed consent to participate voluntarily.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria The protein supplements used in this study are derived from peas and milk. Individuals with a nut allergy or a milk allergy are excluded for safety reasons, as intake may trigger an allergic reaction. Individuals who habitually consume only plant-based protein supplements are excluded because a pre-post comparison would not be feasible and this does not align with the study objectives. Discontinuation criteria Withdrawal from participation or withdrawal of consent at the participant's request. Occurrence of physical discomfort/adverse symptoms considered to be caused by intake of the provided foods.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline to post-intervention in the proportion of plant-based protein supplement intake (%, proportion of total protein supplement intake) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Carbon-footprint-based quantification of the environmental impact of protein supplement intake across the production-to-consumption life cycle (kgCO2e; per participant and/or per day, as defined) Measurement of sustainability awareness related to food choice (questionnaire score; instrument specified) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactJun Yasuda
Tokai University Shonan Campus, Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed