Research Showcase Abstracts
Explore abstracts from CFDR’s annual research showcase at the DC Conference.
Year
2010
Language
English
Title
Evaluation of the Adherence to Nutraceutical, Functional Food and Whole Food Strategies to Increase Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intakes in Men and Women at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Introduction/Purpose
Rhona Hanning PhD, RD, and Ashley Patterson, PhD (Cand), University of Waterloo spoke at CFDR's Research Breakfast in May 2010. They explained that an increased consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to have numerous health benefits including the prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, most Canadians do not consume enough Omega-3 fatty acids for optimum health. This research project examined which strategy resulted in greatest adherence and greatest fatty acid intakes: nutraceuticals (capsules), whole foods (fish) or functional food (Omega-3 enriched foods). Throughout the project, study participants received dietary counselling and had their levels of EPA and DHA monitored.
After following the study participants for a year, the research term determined the following:
Nutraceuticals, functional foods and seafood can be useful to increase EPA+DHA intakes to recommended levels in healthy middle aged adults.
Long-term adherence to dietary advice to increase EPA+DHA intake is greatest for strategies involving the least dietary change (ie: Nutraceuticals).
After following the study participants for a year, the research term determined the following:
Nutraceuticals, functional foods and seafood can be useful to increase EPA+DHA intakes to recommended levels in healthy middle aged adults.
Long-term adherence to dietary advice to increase EPA+DHA intake is greatest for strategies involving the least dietary change (ie: Nutraceuticals).
Objective(s)/Process or Summary of Content
Healthy Eating has become more complicated
Conclusions(s)/Recommendations
1. Nutraceuticals, functional foods & seafood can be useful to increase EPA+DHA intakes to recommended levels in healthy middle aged adults.
2. Long-term adherence to dietary advice to increase EPA+DHA intake is greatest for strategies involving least dietary change (ie: Nutraceuticals).
2. Long-term adherence to dietary advice to increase EPA+DHA intake is greatest for strategies involving least dietary change (ie: Nutraceuticals).
