Factors influencing dietary protein sources in the PREMIER trial population.
Previous research suggests that protein intake, particularly plant protein, may benefit blood pressure control. However, very little has been published regarding protein sources in diets of US adults and factors influencing these choices. The purpose of this report is to describe specific sources of animal and plant proteins in diets of PREMIER clinical trial participants at baseline and how the PREMIER intervention, along with participant demographics, affected protein sources. Adult participants (n=809) who completed the 18-month PREMIER lifestyle intervention trial and had at least one diet recall at each of three study visits were included. Participants were recruited from four clinical centers in the Eastern, Southern, and Northeastern regions of United States. The PREMIER trial, conducted from 1999 to 2002, compared the impact on blood pressure of two structured behavioral interventions focusing on the traditional lifestyle modifications for blood pressure control with or without the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension dietary pattern. Protein sources were assessed by two unannounced 24-hour recalls at each of three study visits. Differences in protein sources were mainly related to participant demographics, with relatively moderate impact of the intervention. The top four protein sources for all the study participants were poultry, dairy, refined grains and beef, each contributing approximately 10% to 17% in descending order to the total protein intake at baseline. Animal and plant protein each comprised approximately 66% and 34%, respectively, to the total daily protein intake at baseline, and such overall contribution pattern remained relatively constant over time. However, sex, race, age, and body weight status all influenced contribution patterns from different food groups significantly. These influences significantly impact choice and are essential elements to consider when designing intervention programs to alter protein contributions from animal vs plant sources.
Lin
Pao-Hwa
PH
Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Lin00004@mc.duke.edu
Miwa
Saki
S
Li
Yi-Ju
YJ
Wang
Yanfang
Y
Levy
Erma
E
Lastor
Katherine
K
Champagne
Catherine
C
D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D003611:Dairy Products; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000178:diet therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008460:Meat; D011939:Mental Recall; D008875:Middle Aged; D014674:Plant Proteins, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis*; D014481:United States
D004044:Dietary Proteins; D014674:Plant Proteins, Dietary