Effects of Mixed Nut Consumption on Satiety and Weight Management

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.

Eligibility

Age range

18–55 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Interventions

• Other
  Pretzels

  Subjects consume 240 kcal of pretzels daily for 16 weeks.

• Other
  Mixed nuts

  Subjects consume 240 kcal of mixed nuts daily for 16 weeks.

Location