title: Soy intervention in adolescent girls: design and implementation.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of implementing a soy intervention in female adolescents. Twenty girls, ages 8 to 14, were recruited to consume 1 daily serving of soymilk or soy nuts. They also provided 9 weekly urine samples over a 2-month period. Information about the study foods and procedures was collected through post-study questionnaires. Adherence to the intervention was successful using strategies that addressed both girls' and mothers' needs. The use of conveniently packaged soy foods, activities to maintain motivation, and frequent contact maintained participation. Future studies should also consider the maturity and sense of responsibility of participants to achieve compliance.
authors.affiliation: Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA.
authors.forename: Caryn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Oshiro
authors.forename: Gertraud
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Maskarinec
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Petitpain
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hebshi
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Novotny
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017195:Adolescent Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D002648:Child; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010349:Patient Compliance; D041942:Soy Milk / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D013025:Glycine max; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016482:Urinalysis