A substitution model of dietary manipulation is an effective means of optimising lipid profile, reducing C-reactive protein and increasing insulin-like growth factor-1

Adrian H. Heald, Cheryl Golding, Reena Sharma, Kirk Siddals, Sara Kirk, Clare Lawton, Simon Anderson, J. Martin Gibson, Janet E. Cade

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    Abstract

    There are two key methods in which fat intake may be manipulated; the 'substitution model' and the 'reduction model'. However insufficient information is known about the mechanisms of dietary fat reduction in individuals who have successfully reduced their fat intake, to be clear as to which strategy offers the greatest chance of success. Our objective was to ascertain the most effective dietary intervention for improving cardiovascular risk profile. Eighty female volunteers (high fat consumers) were recruited. Each subject was randomly allocated into one of the following groups. Substitution of high-fat foods was made with reduced-fat products, by the reduction of high-fat foods, by a combination of substitution and reduction strategies, or no advice was given. Each intervention lasted 3 months. Anthropometric measures and fasting blood samples were taken at baseline and follow-up. The substitution intervention resulted in weight loss (mean -1.4 (95 % CI -2.4, -0.2) kg) and reduced percentage body fat (mean -1.3 (95 % CI -2.0, -0.5) %). There was no significant weight change with the other interventions. Fasting triacylglycerols (-0.2 (SEM 0.07) mM; P=0.04), cholesterol and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels (0.8 (SEM 0.2) mg/l; P=0.04) fell with the substitution intervention, but not with the other interventions. Insulin-like growth factor-1 increased with both substitution and reduction (P=0.02). There was no significant change in fasting insulin or glucose with any intervention. The substitution model of dietary intervention is effective even over a relatively short interval of time in reducing fasting total cholesterol, triacylglycerols and CRP. Although the group size for the present study was small and involved females only, it has significant implications for population intervention strategies. © The Authors 2004.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)809-818
    Number of pages9
    JournalBritish Journal of Nutrition
    Volume92
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2004

    Keywords

    • C-reactive protein
    • Cardiovascular risk factors
    • Dietary interventions
    • Lipids
    • Substitution model

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