FIRE-Diet: Food as an Intervention to Reduce the Effects of Woodsmoke Exposure on Respiratory Health
University of British Columbia
48 participants
Jun 17, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Research suggests that consuming more fatty fish, fruits, and vegetables could potentially shield the lungs from the negative impacts of air pollution. The research team will look at whether a dietary intervention aimed at increasing intake of these foods can protect the lungs from woodsmoke as the air pollutant and look into how this works.
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Interventions
Designed to increase Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)), fruit, and vegetable intake, participants will receive grocery and meal deliveries for approximately 4-weeks via online ordering with dietician counselling.
Participants will receive weekly food subsidies for their groceries for 4-weeks (\~equivalent to the subsidies to provide groceries in the Intervention arm) but are free to purchase whatever they wish. The participants will continue to have dietician counseling during this time.
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NCT06711614