Opposite of the direction of fat
intake, carbohydrate intake increased incrementally examining
the groups from omni up through vegan at both 2 and 6 mo.
Vegan participants had greater increases in carbohydrate intake
compared with pesco-veg at 2 mo and compared with semi-veg
and omni at both 2 and 6 mo. Vegan participants increased their
fiber intake more than omni participants at 2 mo. Vegans had a
greater decrease in cholesterol intake compared with pesco-veg,
semi-veg, and omni participants at both time points. Adherence
to the dietary recommendations did not differ by diet group at
either 2 or 6 mo (Table 3)