Adoption of a Short-Term (4-Week) Vegan Diet as Part of ‘Veganuary’ Significantly Reduces Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Cholesterol, B12, and Iodine Intake in Omnivorous Individuals—An Observational Study
Global veganism campaigns like ‘Veganuary’ have gained popularity. We conducted an observational study to assess the impact of a 4-week vegan diet during ‘Veganuary’ on nutrient intake, status, knowledge, and motivations for veganism. Data were collected before and after ‘Veganuary’, using Food Freq...
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| description | Global veganism campaigns like ‘Veganuary’ have gained popularity. We conducted an observational study to assess the impact of a 4-week vegan diet during ‘Veganuary’ on nutrient intake, status, knowledge, and motivations for veganism. Data were collected before and after ‘Veganuary’, using Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) to estimate dietary intake. Micronutrient knowledge and motivation were assessed through questionnaires. A total of 154 UK adults aged 18–60 years (2019: <i>n</i>81; 2020: <i>n</i>73) participated. Groups were vegetarians and omnivores committed to a 4-week vegan diet during ‘Veganuary’. Control groups were vegans and omnivores who did not transition. Short-term vegan diets significantly decreased intake of iodine, B12, cholesterol, and saturated fatty acids (SFAs) in omnivores. Micronutrient knowledge was low, and motivation for veganism varied. Short-term vegan diets reduce macro- and micronutrient intake in omnivores. Veganuary participants could benefit from nutritional guidance or supplementation. Attention is required for UK micronutrient intake and knowledge. Motivations for vegan pledges may influence diets, warranting further research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-daef800bfc1c4c218b8e5f10d5f98d112023-12-08T15:23:29ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432023-11-011523496710.3390/nu15234967Adoption of a Short-Term (4-Week) Vegan Diet as Part of ‘Veganuary’ Significantly Reduces Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Cholesterol, B12, and Iodine Intake in Omnivorous Individuals—An Observational StudyElizabeth Eveleigh0Lisa Coneyworth1Jim Craigon2Simon Welham3Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UKDivision of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UKSchool of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UKDivision of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UKGlobal veganism campaigns like ‘Veganuary’ have gained popularity. We conducted an observational study to assess the impact of a 4-week vegan diet during ‘Veganuary’ on nutrient intake, status, knowledge, and motivations for veganism. Data were collected before and after ‘Veganuary’, using Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) to estimate dietary intake. Micronutrient knowledge and motivation were assessed through questionnaires. A total of 154 UK adults aged 18–60 years (2019: <i>n</i>81; 2020: <i>n</i>73) participated. Groups were vegetarians and omnivores committed to a 4-week vegan diet during ‘Veganuary’. Control groups were vegans and omnivores who did not transition. Short-term vegan diets significantly decreased intake of iodine, B12, cholesterol, and saturated fatty acids (SFAs) in omnivores. Micronutrient knowledge was low, and motivation for veganism varied. Short-term vegan diets reduce macro- and micronutrient intake in omnivores. Veganuary participants could benefit from nutritional guidance or supplementation. Attention is required for UK micronutrient intake and knowledge. Motivations for vegan pledges may influence diets, warranting further research.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/23/4967veganmicronutrientsiodineplant-basedVeganuary |
| spellingShingle | Elizabeth Eveleigh Lisa Coneyworth Jim Craigon Simon Welham Adoption of a Short-Term (4-Week) Vegan Diet as Part of ‘Veganuary’ Significantly Reduces Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Cholesterol, B12, and Iodine Intake in Omnivorous Individuals—An Observational Study Nutrients vegan micronutrients iodine plant-based Veganuary |
| title | Adoption of a Short-Term (4-Week) Vegan Diet as Part of ‘Veganuary’ Significantly Reduces Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Cholesterol, B12, and Iodine Intake in Omnivorous Individuals—An Observational Study |
| title_full | Adoption of a Short-Term (4-Week) Vegan Diet as Part of ‘Veganuary’ Significantly Reduces Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Cholesterol, B12, and Iodine Intake in Omnivorous Individuals—An Observational Study |
| title_fullStr | Adoption of a Short-Term (4-Week) Vegan Diet as Part of ‘Veganuary’ Significantly Reduces Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Cholesterol, B12, and Iodine Intake in Omnivorous Individuals—An Observational Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adoption of a Short-Term (4-Week) Vegan Diet as Part of ‘Veganuary’ Significantly Reduces Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Cholesterol, B12, and Iodine Intake in Omnivorous Individuals—An Observational Study |
| title_short | Adoption of a Short-Term (4-Week) Vegan Diet as Part of ‘Veganuary’ Significantly Reduces Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Cholesterol, B12, and Iodine Intake in Omnivorous Individuals—An Observational Study |
| title_sort | adoption of a short term 4 week vegan diet as part of veganuary significantly reduces saturated fatty acid sfa cholesterol b12 and iodine intake in omnivorous individuals an observational study |
| topic | vegan micronutrients iodine plant-based Veganuary |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/23/4967 |
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