The provision of recipes and single-use herb/spice packets to increase egg and protein intake in community-dwelling older adults: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigated the impact of recipe and single-use herb/spice packet provision on egg intake and protein intake in community-dwelling individuals aged over 55 years.

Design

Using a randomised-controlled intervention design, 100 older adults were randomised to receive (n 53) or not receive (n 47) high-protein egg-based recipes and herb/spice packets through the post for 12 weeks, from June to December 2016. Egg intake, protein intake, adverse events, lean body mass and functional measures of lean body mass were measured at baseline, after the 12 weeks and after a further 12 weeks.

Setting

Bournemouth, UK.

Participants

Community-dwelling older adults.

Results

Intention-to-treat data were analysed using regression, controlling for various

SUBMITTER: van den Heuvel E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8145475 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature