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Conditions
Interventions
The participants will follow a three-month high-protein (>=1.2g/kg/d) vegetarian
diet (>=60% plant-based proteins) or high-protein (>=1.2g/kg/d) omnivorous diet
(>=60% animal-based proteins) both in
Sponsors
Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Aged 55 years or older • BMI 18.5-30 kg/m2 • Living independently • Ability and willingness to comply with the protocol • Written an informed consent • Consent of the study physician
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Alcohol abuse (>14 glasses per week (women) or >21 glasses per week (men)) or drug abuse in the opinion of the study physician • Inability to understand the Dutch language • Cognitive impairment (MMSE 1 week
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary study parameter is the protein intake after the twelve-week intervention. The protein intake will be measured with 3-day dietary record. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary study parameter is the change in appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASMM) between baseline and after the three-month intervention. The muscle mass is measured with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in kg and percentage of total body weight. This study will assess the following parameters explorative: muscle strength and physical performance, body composition, cardiovascular parameters, nutritional status, and environmental outcomes. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed