Substituting Mushrooms for Meat to Control Body Weight
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 75 |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 2009 |
| End Date: | December 2010 |
Substituting Mushrooms for Meat: A Controlled Clinical Trial to Control Body Weight
This is a one-year clinical trial to assess weight-loss, weight-maintenance, and biochemical
parameters following a weight-control diet using either standard food guide pyramid alone, or
standard food guide pyramid with substitution of mushrooms for meat.
parameters following a weight-control diet using either standard food guide pyramid alone, or
standard food guide pyramid with substitution of mushrooms for meat.
This intervention study has a primary aim to assess omnivorous adult males and females'
ability to control their weight over a period of 1 year. The control group will be required
to use 90% lean ground beef a few times per week for one year while maintaining their
personalized diet plans. The experimental group will have to follow their personalized diets
as well, but will be required to substitute mushrooms for meat at least three times per week.
Biochemical measures will also be assessed in response to the diet and weight loss.
ability to control their weight over a period of 1 year. The control group will be required
to use 90% lean ground beef a few times per week for one year while maintaining their
personalized diet plans. The experimental group will have to follow their personalized diets
as well, but will be required to substitute mushrooms for meat at least three times per week.
Biochemical measures will also be assessed in response to the diet and weight loss.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male, female, >=18 years old
- Omnivorous
- BMI 25-40
- Seeking weight-loss
Exclusion Criteria:
- <18 years old
- Vegetarians
- Dislike mushroom
- Chronic disease
- HIV+
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Pregnant or nursing child
- Must not self-report allergies to mushrooms
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