The Effect of a Lecture‐Based Educational Intervention to Improve the Nutrition Knowledge and Behavior of Plant‐Based Seventh‐Day Adventists Living in the United Kingdom

Janko, Robert K. and Haussmann, Irmgard U. and Patel, Ashok (2025) The Effect of a Lecture‐Based Educational Intervention to Improve the Nutrition Knowledge and Behavior of Plant‐Based Seventh‐Day Adventists Living in the United Kingdom. Health Science Reports, 8 (2). ISSN 2398-8835

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Abstract

Background and Aims

The Adventist lifestyle, which encourages the consumption of a vegetarian or vegan diet, has been associated with several health benefits; however, the nutrition knowledge of Adventists about essential nutrients in the context of plant‐based diets has not yet been assessed, therefore, this study evaluated the efficacy of an expert‐led lecture‐based educational intervention on the nutrition knowledge and habits of plant‐based Seventh‐day Adventists.

Methods

The intervention, delivered in the form of an online lecture by a clinical nutrition expert, comprised a 30‐min lecture emphasizing the role of essential nutrients for vegans and vegetarians, the role of dietary supplements in COVID‐19 prevention. Nutritional knowledge was assessed by using a 25‐item questionnaire before and after the lecture, with a follow‐up survey administered 4 weeks after the lecture to examine changes in dietary behaviors and supplement use.

Results

Thirty‐seven participants completed the study. The mean test scores significantly improved from 8.49 (SD 3.75) pre‐lecture to 20.03 (SD 2.99) post‐lecture ( p < 0.001). Subsequent behavioral changes were reported, including increased supplement use and dietary modifications, underscoring the intervention's impact.

Conclusion

This study highlights the effectiveness of a targeted educational interventions in improving nutritional knowledge among plant‐based Seventh‐day Adventists. Health promotion activities conducted by the church should aim to inform church members of the need for well‐planned plant‐based diets and of the importance of appropriate supplementation.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1002/hsr2.70440
Dates:	Date Event 27 January 2025 Accepted 13 February 2025 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	diet, nutrition, plant‐based diets, seventh‐day adventists, supplements
Subjects:	CAH03 - biological and sport sciences > CAH03-01 - biosciences > CAH03-01-01 - biosciences (non-specific)
Divisions:	Life and Health Sciences > Life and Sports Sciences
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	06 Aug 2025 10:44
Last Modified:	06 Aug 2025 10:44
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16572

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