Study detail
RecruitingObservational
Effects of Fresh Watermelon Consumption on Satiety and Cardiometabolic Health
San Diego State University
Summary
The goal of the proposed study is to determine the effects of fresh watermelon fruit consumption on satiety, metabolic parameters and weight management.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Detailed criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-55 years old * BMI 25-40 Exclusion Criteria: * Smoker * Pregnant woman * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication of metabolic disorders * Allergy to watermelon or gluten
Interventions
- OtherWatermelon
Participants will consume 100 Kcal of watermelon fruit (2 cups) daily for 4 weeks.
- OtherLow fat cookies
Participants will consume 100 Kcal of low fat cookies daily for 4 weeks.
Location
- Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSUSan Diego, California