Adherence
Providing older adults with protein-rich egg recipes and herb/spice packets increases egg consumption, though it does not significantly increase total protein intake.
If you are over 55 and want to eat more eggs, focus on making them taste good by using herbs and spices. This approach works better than trying to force yourself to eat protein powders or supplements, which many older adults find unpalatable. The key is variety and flavor, not just the nutrient content.
The results showed that being in the intervention group was significantly related to higher egg intake at a follow up session at the end of the study, but not directly after the intervention. Protein intake was not different between the groups at either of the time points.
Why this rating
Randomized Controlled Trial design, though the primary outcome (protein) was null, the secondary outcome (egg intake) was significant.
Source
A food-based approach to increase egg and protein intake in community dwelling British older adults aged over 55 years old
Emmy van den Heuvel · Bournemouth University Research Online (Bournemouth University) · 2018
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