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

Other
Watermelon
Participants will consume 100 Kcal of watermelon fruit (2 cups) daily for 4 weeks.
Other
Low fat cookies
Participants will consume 100 Kcal of low fat cookies daily for 4 weeks.

Location

Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
San Diego, California
mhong2@mail.sdsu.edu 619-594-2392

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