+1 (629)348-3199The effects of meat reduction on weight and metabolic parameters including: BMI, body composition, blood glucose concentration and total cholesterol
Joint Event on 3rd World Congress on Cardiology & 16th International Conference on Nutrition and Fitness
October 29-30, 2018 | London, UK
Riya Lakhani
University of Roehampton, London
Posters & Accepted Abstracts : J Nutr Hum Health
Abstract:
There is a considerable amount of literature that documents
the encouraging effects of a plant-based diet on weight
and the negative impact of high meat consumption on the
risk of developing metabolic syndrome. The purpose of this
pilot study was to examine the effects of substituting meat
products with plant-based vegan foods on various health
parameters including BMI, body composition, blood glucose
concentration, and total cholesterol. Within a quasi-experimental
pre-post study design, 7 overweight and obese individuals,
who consumed meat products daily, took part in a four-week
dietary intervention. All participants were asked to reduce
their meat consumption as much as possible and to consume
plant-based food; on an ad libitum basis. Pre-test and posttest
measurements included weight, BMI, body composition,
fasting, blood glucose and total cholesterol. All participants
were offered weekly nutritional counselling sessions via Skype
and were asked to complete an evaluation questionnaire to
assess dietary adherence at the end of the study. The paired
t-test determined statistically significant differences (P<0.05)
in weight and BMI. In addition, a statistical trend was seen in
body fat percentage loss (p=0.074). However, blood glucose
and total cholesterol results were insignificant. Overall, positive
trends suggested that the meat reduction and the adoption of a
plant-based diet led to improvements in weight and BMI within
the space of the month- without the need of energy restriction.
The significant results support the data currently available suggesting that a plant-based dietary intervention has the potential to
be effective for weight maintenance. The data from this study ultimately adds to the emerging literature on the benefits of plantbased
foods
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