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Research Objective

Objective 1

To demonstrate that pulses are additive to exercise training for reducing risk factors associated with the metabolic syndrome.

Objective 2

To promote the consumption of pulse as an important component of healthy lifestyle.
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Project Description

To demonstrate that pulses are additive to exercise training for reducing risk factors associated with the metabolic syndrome; to promote the consumption of pulse as an important component of healthy lifestyle.

Outcome

A pulse-based diet is effective for reducing total cholesterol and LDL-C in older adults and therefore reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

$234,877.00

Completed

August 2008 – August 2011

$234,877.00

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