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Key finding
Participants significantly reduced the reported intake of total fat (P = 0.02).
An 18-week low-fat vegan diet intervention in a corporate setting led to significant reductions in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol intake while increasing protective nutrient consumption.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Risk of bias
High Risk
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Study focus
An 18-week low-fat vegan diet intervention in a corporate setting led to significant reductions in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol intake while increasing protective nutrient consumption.
These findings are significant as they demonstrate that structured dietary interventions in corporate settings can lead to healthier eating habits. This has implications for workplace wellness programs aiming to reduce cardiovascular risk factors among employees, potentially improving overall health and productivity.
Limited generalizability due to corporate setting Potential selection bias in participant recruitment Short duration may not capture long-term effects
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S M, N DB, J G, J X, U A, S L. An 18-week intervention program in a corporate setting reduces intake of total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and increases the intake of protective nutrients. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2013;67(10):1066-1071. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2013.149
Total fat intake decreased by 4.1% (P = 0.02)
Saturated fat intake decreased by 2.8% (P = 0.006)
Cholesterol intake decreased by 51.7 mg per 1000 kcal (P = 0.009)
Fiber intake increased significantly (P = 0.002)
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This study contributes evidence to Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings and Beta-carotene intake, Calcium intake, Carbohydrate intake, and 9 more.
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Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Beta-carotene intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Beta-carotene intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Calcium intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Calcium intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Cortical thickness (Co.Th)
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Cortical thickness (Co.Th)
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Daily intake of saturated fat in grams
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Daily intake of saturated fat in grams
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Fiber intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Fiber intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Increased potassium intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Increased potassium intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Magnesium intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Magnesium intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Percentage contribution of ultra-processed foods to total energy intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Percentage contribution of ultra-processed foods to total energy intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Protein intake change
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Protein intake change
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Reported intake of monounsaturated fat
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Reported intake of monounsaturated fat
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Vitamin B1 intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Vitamin B1 intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Carbohydrate intake
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings → Carbohydrate intake
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This study contributes to evidence on Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings and Beta-carotene intake, Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings and Calcium intake.
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Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings appears to improve Beta-carotene intake.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Beta-carotene intake
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings appears to improve Carbohydrate intake.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Carbohydrate intake
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings appears to improve Daily intake of saturated fat in grams.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Daily intake of saturated fat in grams
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings appears to improve Fiber intake.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fiber intake
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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