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The Impact of Consumption of Eggs in the Context of Plant-Based Diets on
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Egg included vegan phase and Vegan Phase for Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases. Completed, enrolled 35 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Purpose To assess the impact of inclusion of 2 eggs daily for 6 weeks in an otherwise vegan diet compared to a vegan diet on cardio-metabolic risk and dietary pattern in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. Hypotheses In comparison with a vegan diet, the inclusion of 2 eggs daily in an otherwise vegan diet will improve or have neutral effects on endothelial function and other markers of cardio-metabolic risk in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. (2) In comparison with a vegan diet, the inclusion of 2 eggs daily in an otherwise vegan diet will improve diet quality and nutrient intake in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. (2) In comparison with a vegan diet, the inclusion of 2 eggs daily in an otherwise vegan diet will improve diet quality and nutrient intake in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Study Details
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Interventions
: Participants will meet with a registered dietitian and receive instructions to include 2 eggs per day for 6 weeks as part of their otherwise vegan diets. Participants will also receive instructions to preserve an isocaloric condition with the addition of 2 eggs in their diets. Counseling of the study participants will be based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) healthy vegetarian meal plans, with modifications to exclude dairy products. \[21\] Additional resources (e.g., educational materials, recipes, etc.) for adopting and maintaining a vegan diet (with the exception of including eggs) will also be provided.
The participants will consume a vegan diet for 6 weeks. The study dietitian will provide counseling and sample meal plans based on the USDA healthy vegetarian dietary pattern, with modifications to exclude eggs and dairy products. Additional resources (e.g., educational materials, recipes, etc.) for adopting and maintaining a vegan diet will also be provided.