Impact of Convenience on Whole Grain Consumption

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Conditions studied: Health Behavior, Diet, Healthy, Diet Habit

In brief

Intact whole grains (such as quinoa, buckwheat, and barley) contain all 3 parts of the kernel (bran, germ, and endosperm) compared to processed grains where the bran and germ layers have been removed. Intact whole grains have a higher nutritional value but are under consumed in the diet of most adults. In this proposed pilot study, 42 participants will be recruited to study the impact of convenience on intake of intact whole grains by comparing consumption of intact whole grains that are offered in a convenient pre-cooked ready-to-eat form compared to traditional bulk dried form that requires a more prolonged preparation and cooking time. The ready-to-eat meals will be processed using WSU microwave technologies to ensure food safety. All intact whole grains (ready-to-eat or dried) will be provided to participants, who will prepare and consume the grains at home over a period of 4 weeks. Type and volume of whole grain consumed will be monitored daily via REDCap survey, which will allow the investigators to see if adults are more likely to meet daily recommended intakes of whole grain servings when offered in a convenient form.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06160258

Run by

Washington State University

People needed

42

Starts

2024-02-02

Expected to finish

2024-05-22

Last updated by the study team

2025-04-04

Who can join

Age: 19 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Able to communicate in written and spoken English
• Not following a restricted diet
• Involved in home food preparation
• Daily access to working internet
• Daily access to working microwave, stove, refrigerator, and freezer

You may not qualify if…

• Dietary restrictions, including allergy/intolerances
• Latex allergy
• Following a diet to increase or decrease body weight
• Taking medications that promote weight loss
• Use of nicotine, marijuana, or illicit drugs
• Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Inability to comprehend the nature of the study instructions
• No access to internet
• Planning to leave the Spokane area during the study
• Not fluent in the English language

Where it is running

• Washington State University — Spokane, Washington, United States

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