Effects of Mixed Nut Consumption on Satiety and Weight Management
The first goal of the proposed study is to determine acute and long-term effects of mixed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, and peanuts) on metabolic parameters and weight management. While numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of nuts on promoting negative energy balance and weight lo
| Condition(s) | Satiety |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The first goal of the proposed study is to determine acute and long-term effects of mixed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, and peanuts) on metabolic parameters and weight management. While numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of nuts on promoting negative energy balance and weight loss, mechanistic studies exploring how the inclusion of nuts in the diet promotes a negative energy balance and weight loss have not been conducted. The second goal is to determine the mechanisms by which mixed nut consumption regulates of food intake and body weight. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * 18-55 years old * BMI 27-40 Exclusion Criteria: * Smoker * Pregnant woman * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication of metabolic disorders * Allergy to nuts or gluten |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | San Diego State University |
| Locations | San Diego, California, United States |
| Start date | 2016-12 |
| NCT ID | NCT03375866 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03375866 |