Investigating how dietary sugars and animal protein affect health risks
Application of predictive biomarkers of sugars and animal protein intake for investigation of dietary measurement error and its effect on diet-disease associations
This study is looking to make it easier to understand how what we eat affects our health, especially for people concerned about diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, by using new tests on urine and blood to get more accurate information about diets instead of relying on people's memory of what they eat.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913415 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the accuracy of dietary intake assessments to better understand the links between diet and diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. By using innovative biomarkers, the study aims to reduce errors in self-reported dietary data, which can often lead to misleading conclusions about diet-disease relationships. The researchers will analyze urine and blood samples to validate these biomarkers and establish more reliable dietary guidelines. This approach could help clarify the impact of sugars and animal protein on health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume significant amounts of dietary sugars or animal protein may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate dietary guidelines that help reduce the risk of chronic diseases for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using dietary biomarkers to improve dietary assessments, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tasevska, Natasha — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Tasevska, Natasha
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.