Development of exchange lists for Mediterranean and Healthy Eating diets: implementation in an intervention trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been little research published on the adaptation of diabetic exchange list diet approaches for the design of intervention diets in health research despite their clinical utility. The exchange list approach can provide clear and precise guidance on multiple dietary changes simultaneously. The present study aimed to develop exchange list diets for Mediterranean and Healthy Eating, and to evaluate adherence, dietary intakes and markers of health risks with each counselling approach in 120 subjects at increased risk for developing colon cancer.

Methods

A randomised clinical trial was implemented in the USA involving telephone counselling. The Mediterranean diet had 10 dietary goals targeting increases in mono-unsaturated fats, n-3 fats, whole grains and the

SUBMITTER: Sidahmed E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3961569 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature