A pilot feeding study for adults with asthma: The healthy eating better breathing trial.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Evidence from observational studies and to a lesser extent clinical trials suggest that a healthy diet may improve symptoms and lung function in patients with asthma. We conducted a pilot study to determine the feasibility of conducting a larger scale dietary trial and to provide preliminary evidence on the impact of a healthy diet on asthma outcomes.

Methods

In a randomized, two period cross-over trial, participants with asthma received a 4-week dietary intervention followed by a usual diet (or vice versa), separated by a 4-week washout. The dietary intervention was a healthy diet rich in unsaturated fat. During the dietary intervention, participants ate three meals per week on site at the Johns Hopkins ProHealth Research Center. All remaining meals and snacks wer

SUBMITTER: Brigham EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5509132 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature