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Impact of a Short-Term Mediterranean-Style Diet on Health Indices
Sponsor: University of Roehampton
Summary
Emerging evidence suggests protective properties of a Mediterranean diet (MD) in relation to prevention and management of mood disorders. However, there is paucity of dietary interventions investigating adherence to MD and effects on mood and wellbeing in individuals without a clinical diagnosis. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of adherence to a short-term MD on mood and wellbeing in healthy adults
Official title: Exploring the Effects of a Short-term Mediterranean-style Dietary Intervention on Indices of Mood and Wellbeing in UK Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
22
Start Date
2019-03-01
Completion Date
2019-08-20
Last Updated
2026-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
A mediterranean style diet
At baseline, an Educational Group Session (EGS) introduced participants to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) principles to support adherence. The interactive EGS covered MD typical foods to consume and avoid, cooking methods, and practical shopping guidance. Following the EGS, participants adopted a Mediterranean-style diet for a period of 7 days. Participants were encouraged to follow the MD guidelines (replacing typical western foods with MD foods) without restricting energy intake; examples were provided during the EGS and with take-home resource materials which detailed 'simple swaps' or alternative MD food items to replace western food items.
Habitual Diet
participants were instructed to follow their habitual diet (control) and eating practices for 7 days. without restricting energy intake.
Locations (1)
University of Roehampton, School of Life and Health Sciences
London, UK, United Kingdom