Nutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Study setting:
Participants of the proposed study will be omnivores residing in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, recruited through an open call and screened for eligibility.
Recruitment and random
participants will consume food of their own choice and availability. A nutritionist will oversee their nutritional intake and provide guidance during monthly meetup sessions.
Sponsors
Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 21 – 40 years old, male and female 2. Currently following an omnivore diet (not less than 3 years) 3. Willingness to adopt to a vegetarian diet.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who have; 1.Diagnosed with medical issues which can cause unintentional weight gain or affect overall dietary behaviour and health. 2. Unhealthy obsession like frequent smoking which could affect the body weight, nutrient selection. 3. Pregnant or breast-feeding women. 3. Cultural, religious, or financial restrictions to adopt to a vegetarian diet.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body composition measures (i.e., BMI, Hip-to-Waist Ratio, Waist-to-Height Ratio, body fat %) between the control and the interventional group Method - from anthropometric measures [Phase 1 (baseline - Week 0) and Phase 3 (after 3 months)] Macronutrient (Dietary fibre, fat, carbohydrates, proteins) and micronutrient (e.g., Calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium, and vitamin K) intake between the control and the interventional group Method - from food frequency questionnaire data [ Phase 1 (baseline - Week 0) and Phase 3 (after 3 months)] Food choice and intake between the control and the interventional group Method - from food frequency questionnaire data [ Phase 1 (baseline - Week 0) and Phase 3 (after 3 months)] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity Method - IPAQ Physical activity questionnaire [Phase 1 (baseline - Week 0), Phase 2 (during intervention), and Phase 3 (after 3 months)] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactSashie Abeywickrema
Senior Lecturer
Outcome results
None listed