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Soy intervention in adolescent girls: design and implementation.

Caryn Oshiro1, Gertraud Maskarinec, Debra Petitpain

  • 1Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA.

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|November 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Implementing a soy intervention in adolescent girls is feasible. Strategies addressing participant and parental needs, convenient packaging, and regular contact ensured successful adherence over two months.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Adolescent Health
  • Dietary Interventions

Background:

  • Soy-based foods offer potential nutritional benefits for adolescents.
  • Feasibility of dietary interventions in young populations requires investigation.
  • Understanding adherence factors is crucial for successful implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of a soy intervention in female adolescents.
  • To evaluate adherence strategies for dietary changes in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited twenty girls aged 8-14 years.
  • Intervention involved daily consumption of soymilk or soy nuts for two months.
  • Collected weekly urine samples and post-study questionnaire data.

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Main Results:

  • Successful adherence was achieved through tailored strategies.
  • Convenient packaging, motivational activities, and frequent communication enhanced participation.
  • Mothers' and girls' needs were effectively addressed.

Conclusions:

  • A soy intervention is feasible in female adolescents with appropriate support.
  • Participant maturity and responsibility should be considered in future study designs.
  • Effective strategies can ensure compliance in pediatric dietary studies.