This trial is an open-label randomized controlled parallel arm feasibility trial. 54 residents in care homes receiving nutrition supplementation (minimum 40% of each sex, ≥ 50 years of age). Participants will receive the egg white pudding (experimental) or a standard currently provided dietary supplement (control) on a daily basis and will be advised to follow any dietary recommendations they receive from their care team. Participants will be recruited at personal care homes throughout Winnipeg. Study visits will take place with a study coordinator at baseline and at 8 weeks (endpoint). Product acceptability will be assessed through dietary logs. This study has been reviewed and approved by The Committee for Harmonized Health Impact, Privacy, and Ethics Review (CHIPER).
Residing in a partnering Personal Care Home
Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial or has an ADM who is authorized to provide consent on their behalf.
Male or female aged ≥50 years
Allergy to eggs
Inability to consume treatment product
Unable to provide written consent
Unable to understand English
Parallel
Egg White Pudding
Dietary supplementParticipants will be given a high protein egg white pudding 5 days a week for 8 weeks.
Nestle Resource
Dietary supplementParticipants in the control group will be given 180 ml of Resource 2.0 seven days a week for 8 weeks.
Hand Grip Strength
Hand grip strength will be measured using a specialized handheld device called a hand dynamometer that records the maximum isometric force generated in kilograms or pounds.
Waist circumference
The study staff will wrap a flexible tape measure around participants' middle at the level of the belly button or just above the hip bones.
Body weight
Body weight will be measured by participants stepping onto a digital or mechanical weighing scale placed on a hard, flat surface
Calf Circumference
The study staff will wrap a flexible tape measure around the widest part of participants' lower leg while keeping the tape snug but comfortable.
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