Dietitians as agents of change to increase legume consumption: a randomized controlled trial of a behavioral intervention

Key Points

• Legume consumption increased significantly through improved counseling practices.
• Dietitians' knowledge and attitudes changed positively, with behavioral intervention leading to better outcomes.
• Randomized controlled trial demonstrated effectiveness of an online intervention on dietitians' personal intake.
• Implies dietitians may play a crucial role in promoting sustainable diets through increased legume consumption.