Plant protein, fibre and physical activity solutions to address poor appetite and prevent undernutrition in older adults: study protocol for the APPETITE randomised controlled trial.

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Title: Plant protein, fibre and physical activity solutions to address poor appetite and prevent undernutrition in older adults: study protocol for the APPETITE randomised controlled trial.
Authors: Horner, Katy M., Mullen, Brian, Quinn, Anna, Scheufele, Pia, Gola, Susanne, Gonnelli, Federica, Bozzato, Matteo, Pratt, Jedd, Sala, Wiktoria, Mullin, Sinead, Kirwan, Laura, Dardevet, Dominique, Guillet, Christelle, De Vito, Giuseppe, Visser, Marjolein, Volkert, Dorothee, Corish, Clare A.
Source: British Journal of Nutrition; 9/28/2024, Vol. 132 Issue 6, p823-834, 12p
Subject Terms: PREVENTION of malnutrition, MALNUTRITION, INDEPENDENT living, PLANT-based diet, DIETARY fiber, ANOREXIA nervosa, DIETARY proteins, INDIVIDUALIZED medicine, PHYSICAL activity, DIETARY supplements, OLD age
Abstract: Reduced appetite with ageing is a key factor that may increase risk of undernutrition. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of innovative plant protein fibre (PPF) products within a personalised optimised diet (PD), a physical activity (PA) programme, and their combination on appetite, and other nutritional, functional and clinical outcomes in community-dwelling older adults in a multi-country randomised controlled intervention trial. One hundred and eighty community-dwelling adults (approximately sixty per trial centre in Germany, Ireland and Italy) aged 65 years and over will be recruited to participate in a 12-week, parallel-group, controlled trial. Participants will be randomised into one of four groups: 1, PD (incorporating two PPF products): 2, PA; 3, PD + PA; and 4, no intervention (control). The primary outcome is appetite measured by visual analogue scales and energy intake from an ad libitum test meal. Secondary outcomes include fasting and postprandial appetite-related gut hormones, Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire score, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, physical function and PA. In addition, self-efficacy, cognitive status, dietary restraint, depressive symptoms and compliance and acceptability of the intervention will be assessed. Metabolomic profiles, RMR, muscle motor unit properties and gut microbiome will also be assessed to explore potential underlying mechanisms. This multi-centre randomised controlled trial will advance knowledge on how PD (incorporating PPF products), PA and their combination influence appetite, nutritional status and related health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults and contribute to the prevention of undernutrition. Trial registration: Clinical Trials.gov Registry NCT05608707 (registered on 2 November 2022). Protocol Version: NCT05608707 Version 4 (registered on 29 September 2023). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database: Complementary Index
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ISSN:00071145
DOI:10.1017/S0007114524002125
Published in:British Journal of Nutrition
Language:English