Nutritional, Cardiovascular Health and Lifestyle Status of 'Health Conscious' Adult Vegans and Non-Vegans from Slovenia: A Cross-Sectional Self-Reported Survey.

ABSTRACT: The study aim was to investigate differences in nutritional, cardiovascular and lifestyle status of 'health conscious' subjects. In a partial 'lock-down' during the COVID-19 pandemic period, we performed a web-based, cross-sectional study. We compared 80 self-selected subjects (51 vegans, 67% females, and 29 non-vegans, 55% females, p = 0.344). Nutritional status was assessed by bio-electrical impedance and standardized food frequency questionnaires (i.e., contribution of nutrients from foods and supplementation, combined and separate). Serum lipid concentrations and blood pressure (BP) were assessed from annual or initial examination reports, while sociodemographic, economic, and lifestyle statuses were obtained by standardized questionnaires. Finally, a multivariate linear regress

SUBMITTER: Jakse B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8199727 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature