The purpose of this study is to determine whether inclusion of almonds in a weight loss regimen will augment the rate of weight loss, promote a greater fat mass/fat-free mass ratio of weight loss, improve blood pressure and ameliorate the post-lunch dip in cognitive function.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether inclusion of almonds in a weight loss regimen will augment the rate of weight loss, promote a greater fat mass/fat-free mass ratio of weight loss, improve blood pressure and ameliorate the post-lunch dip in cognitive function.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Anthropometric measurements
Changes in body weight, BMI, fat mass, waist circumference and abdominal height over 12 weeks
Time frame: 12 weeks
Blood pressure
Blood pressure measurements assessed at baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-12
Time frame: 12 weeks
Post-lunch cognitive function
Cognitive function assessments will be performed after a standard lunch at baseline and week 12
Time frame: 12 weeks
Fasting blood biochemistries
Fasting glucose, insulin, lipids and vitamin E over 12 weeks
Time frame: 12 weeks
Dietary intake
Dietary intakes assessed at baseline, week-1, week-2, week-3, week-4, week-6, week-8 and week-10
Time frame: 10 weeks
Appetite ratings
Appetite ratings assessed at baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-12
Time frame: 12 weeks
Physical activity
Physical activity assessed at baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-12
Time frame: 12 weeks
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