About this study
Protein quality matters: 1 gram from 1 source is not equivalent to 1 gram from another.
Massey University in Auckland is running a research study on how different protein combinations influence lean body mass in older adults.
By taking part, you’ll receive valuable insights into your own health, including:
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- HbA1c (blood sugar control)
- fat mass and muscle mass
- sustainability index (impact of your food choices on the environment)
- habitual protein intake (your usual diet)
- insights into how your body uses protein
- the differences between animal and plant proteins for your health.
This information can give you a personalised picture of your nutrition, health and ageing.
Please share this opportunity with friends or whānau who may be interested.
Inclusion criteria
We are looking for healthy men and women who:
- are aged 65 to 80 years
- have a body mass index (BMI) of 23-30 kg/m2
- pass the general health questionnaire
- have a light to moderate physical activity level
- are non-diabetic
- provide written consent.
Incentives for participation
As a koha (gift) you will receive a $350 voucher upon completing the study.
Patient information
Download the participant information sheet to get detailed information about what’s involved when you participate in the EPiC study.
The information sheet will help you decide if you’d like to take part. It sets out:
- why we are doing the study
- what your participation would involve
- what the benefits and risks to you might be
- what would happen after the study ends.
We will go through this information with you and answer any questions you may have.
Before you decide you may want to talk about the study with other people, such as family, whānau, friends or healthcare providers. Feel free to do this. Whether or not you take part is your choice.
Register your interest
Contact Robin Nielsen to register your interest in joining the study: R.Nielsen@massey.ac.nz
Contact the study team
If you have questions, concerns or complaints about the study at any stage, you can contact any of the researchers involved.
Professor David Rowlands
Independent health and disability advocate
If you want to talk to someone who is not involved with the study, you can contact an independent health and disability advocate on:
Phone: 0800 555 050
Fax: 0800 2787 7678
Email: advocacy@advocacy.org.nz
Health and Disability Ethics Committee (HDEC)
You can also contact the Health and Disability Ethics Committee (HDEC) that approved this study on:
Phone: 0800 438 442
Email: hdecs@health.govt.nz
Māori cultural support
Dr Bevan Erueti
Dr Bevan Erueti is a teacher of PE, Health and te reo Māori with specialist expertise in Mātauranga Māori and the interface with physical activity.
Pacific cultural support
