UPDATES + HELPFUL RESOURCES
Welcome to our resource page for the Five Plus Nuts + Beans for Kidneys research project.
The Center for Health Equity’s “Five Plus Nuts and Beans for Kidneys” study seeks to find out whether eating meals rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and lean meats can lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys. This research study tests whether dietary advice from a nutritional coach plus $30 per week worth of healthful foods will reduce urinary albumin excretion (protein in the urine) among low-income African Americans with hypertension and early chronic kidney disease. The study will also examine whether reductions in blood pressure can also be linked to improvements in diet. Results will help the Center for Health Equity offer informed decisions on educational approaches and policy initiatives. A total of 150 patients will be enrolled to participate for a 12 month period; the study time frame extends from 2016-2021.
On this page you’ll find helpful information such as:
Latest progress updates
Backgrounder Factsheet and answers to frequently asked questions
How to become involved as a participant or partner organization
Journal publications about what we’ve learned so far
For a comprehensive background about project formation, s approach, or funding details, please visit our 5 Plus Nuts and Beans for Kidneys Research page.
Collection of Research Updates
Research Project in Action
IMAGE GALLERY
Potential Participant Resources
Basic Facts about this project
Primer Factsheet, Coming Soon
FAQ for research participation, Coming Soon
Co-principal investigators of the study are Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM and Edgar R. Miller, MD, PhD
Other Resources
Video examples of CHE research in action
Project Partners
The Center for Health Equity 5PLUS Nuts + Beans for Kidneys team is fortunate to work these dedicated partners:
Klein’s ShopRite Stores of Maryland (a local grocer)
Sisters Together and Reaching (S.T.A.R.), a 501(c) 3, nonprofit, federally recognized, community-based/faith-based organization in Baltimore City
Project Support
The 5PLUS Nuts + Beans for Kidneys study is supported by a grant from the National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities.
Publications about this Project
To share our learning and breakthroughs with others, we’ve published in various professional journals, online platforms, and mainstream media.
Viewable on our Academic Publications page.