Investigators specific aims are to compare the effects of consuming daily snacks of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds (2.0 ounces) versus an isocaloric amount of another commonly consumed snack food (pretzels) on energy (vigor) perception and physical activity, exercise performance (VO2max and measures of strength), strength and power performance as well as muscle soreness recovery after strenuous eccentrically-biased exercise.
To accomplish these aims, investigators will examine whether regular consumption of almonds versus a common snack food over a period of 8 weeks impacts longer term metabolic, physiological and behavioral responses related to energy sensations and exercise capacity/performance.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
2.0 oz of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds
an isocaloric amount of unsalted pretzels
San Diego State University
San Diego, California, United States
Changes from baseline in energy (vigor) perception
Energy (vigor) perception will be assessed using POMS questionnaire
Time frame: At baseline , at 8 weeks
Changes from baseline in exercise performance
VO2max will be assessed for measuring exercise performance
Time frame: At baseline , at 8 weeks
Changes from baseline in strength and power performance
strength and power performance by be measure by biodex
Time frame: At baseline, at 8 weeks
Changes from baseline in muscle soreness
muscle soreness will be measured by DOMES questionnaire
Time frame: At baseline, at 8 weeks
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