Replacing the consumption of red meat with other major dietary protein sources and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Greater consumption of red meat has been associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A decreased intake of red meat and simultaneous increased intake of other high-protein foods may be associated with a lower risk of T2DM. These analyses of specific food replacements for red meat may provide more accurate dietary advice.

Objective

We examined the association between a decrease in intake of red meat accompanied by an increase in other major dietary protein sources and risk of T2DM.

Methods

We prospectively followed 27,634 males in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, 46,023 females in the Nurses' Health Study, and 75,196 females in the Nurses' Health Study II. Diet was assessed by a validated FFQ and updated every 4 y. Cox proporti

SUBMITTER: Wurtz AML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7948828 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature