<qa>  What was the major exclusion criteria for diabetes?Major exclusion criteria were diabetes, active or prior CVD, LDL cholesterol greater than 220 mgdL 5.70 mmolL, fasting triglycerides greater than 750 mgdL 8.48 mmolL, weight more than 350 lb 159 kg, taking medications that affect blood pressure or blood lipid levels, unwillingness to stop taking vitamin and mineral supplements, and alcoholic beverage intake of more than 14 drinks per week. 