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Traditional Indigenous Foods Diet and Health
Why are we doing this study?
The diet of American Indians today differs greatly from that of their ancestors. The shift away from a traditional Indigenous diet may be impairing the health of American Indians. We have collaborated with the United Tribes Technical College in Bismark, ND as well as, historians from the University of North Dakota to develop a diet that is comprised of foods traditionally eaten by tribes on or near the Northern Great Plains which we named the Traditional Indigenous Foods Diet.
The purpose of this research is to determine whether consumption of a Traditional Indigenous Foods Diet by American Indians spontaneously coactivates increases in physical activity, and whether the diet improves metabolic measures of health, mood and self-regulation of healthy eating and engaging in physical activity.
Who is eligible for this study?
- American Indian
- Between 18 and 55 years of age
- Have a BMI of 18.5–42 kg/m2
- Does not have any health condition that impairs mobility or ability to safely be physically active
- Are not currently dieting to lose weight
- Are not currently exercising 60 min or longer greater than 2 times a week
- Are not pregnant, breast feeding or lactating
- Fasting Blood glucose is not ≥ 126 mg/dl
- Are not currently taking anti-inflammatory medications
- Are not taking one of the following medications: blood thinning drugs, insulin, biologics, chemotherapy or on immune suppressant medications
- Have not started a new hyperglycemic, hypercholesterolemia, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, or anti-psychotic medication(s) in the last two months
- Are not allergic to or have a strong aversion to any foods in the study
- Has reliable transportation to GFHNRC
What is required of me during this study
- The study will use a design with four phases - ABAB; each phase is approximately 2 weeks in duration (8 weeks total).
- During both ‘A’ phases you will eat your usual diet. During both ‘B’ phases you will eat only the Traditional Indigenous Foods that we will provide to you by GFHNRC. We will provide all of your food during the ‘B’ phases.
- You will document your usual diet for three days in both A phases.
- You will have your blood drawn and be measured for weight and blood pressure five times during the study.
- You will wear an accelerometer for 7 days during each of the 4 phases (28 days total).
- You will fill-out questionnaires about your mood, happiness, and stress. These will be filled-out 5 times during each of the 4 phases.
- You will fill-out food liking Questionnaires for three meals (breakfast, lunch, and supper) from the Traditional Indigenous Foods diet twice for each meal during both ‘B’ Phases. Four times total during the study for each meal.
- You will fill out questionnaires on self-efficacy and self-regulation of eating and physical activity once at the end of each of the four phases.
- Access to a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone that is connected to the internet preferred, but not required.
Will I get compensated for my time?
You will be paid for being in this research study. After you finish the study, you will be reimbursed $1610 or a 38-month individual membership or 27-month family membership to Choice Health & Fitness.
Important Information for Non-US Citizens
Please be aware, compensation is offered for study participation. If you are not a United States citizen, you should check your documentation to make sure you can receive money from a non-University source without jeopardizing your status in the United States.
Who can I contact about this study?
If you have questions, or are having difficulty accessing the study application, please call 701-795-8396 or email gfhnrc-recruit@ars.usda.gov or contact Dale Brunelle by phone at 701-795-8282 or email dale.brunelle@usda.gov
Applications are also available online at: https://usdaars.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2foqThW1eUJQxYG
