The Relationship between Bone Metabolism and Diet in Individuals with High Body Mass - Healthy Volunteers (Vegetarian or vegan)

STUDY BASICS

Are you 20 years old or older following a vegetarian or vegan diet? If so, you may be eligible for a research study assessing the effects of diet on bone health. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to find out how bone health (the strength and overall condition of the body’s bones) is influenced by diet.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 20-45
• Vegetarian or vegan
• Taking no regular medications and no chronic medical conditions for obesity
• Not using hormonal contraception (the Pill, hormonal IUD or hormonal implant)

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation includes 1 study visit to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), during which you will have 2 scans and a blood draw, and at-home completion of a 7-day food dairy.