Metabolic Health, Bones and Nuts During Weight Loss in Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Weight Loss
Bone Density
Obesity and Overweight
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 44 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Other
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About This Trial
The aging population is rapidly increasing, and it is important to identify dietary factors that can prevent disease and promote health in this group. Legumes, such as peanuts, are a plant-based food high in protein and unsaturated fat making this a healthy choice but are not consumed frequently enough in older adults. Studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with lower adipos…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and postmenopausal women (\>2 years since last menses), ages 50-75 years
* Body mass index (25-42 kg/m2) or evidence of pre-clinical obesity.
* Agree to be randomly assigned to consume a daily peanut snack or nut-free snack for 24 weeks
* Must attend on-site visits (about …
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