Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
This is an interventional study that will evaluate the feasibility, implementation, and efficacy of an online, 12-week, plant-based, nutrition education program in a community setting. Participants will meet with a physician and a registered dietitian once a week to learn about a plant-based diet and receive support and practical help in making the dietary changes. Body composition, blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and food costs will be measured at the start and end of the study.
This is an interventional study that will evaluate the feasibility, implementation, and efficacy of an online, 12-week, plant-based, nutrition education program in a community setting. Participants will participate in weekly physician- and dietitian-lead group classes and will receive education about a plant-based diet as well as support and practical tips for implementing the dietary changes. Participants will receive baseline and 12 week assessments including a DXA scan to assess body composition, HbA1c, lipid panel, and a food cost analysis.
Inclusion Criteria: * U.S. men and women meeting the age of majority, defined as follows: Age 19 or older in Nebraska and Alabama. Age 21 or older in Puerto Rico. Age 18 or older in all other states. * Able and willing to travel to Washington DC for a dual-energy х-rау absorptiometry (DXA) scans before and after the program. * Able and willing to complete laboratory assessments at a local LabCorp facility before and after the program. * Able and willing to participate in all components of the study. * BMI of 25 or more (23 or more in persons of Asian origin). * Access to the internet. * Eng…
All participants will be asked to follow a low-fat vegan diet for the duration of the study. Participants will attend weekly classes where they we receive education and support.
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