Nutrient Displacement Associated with Replacing Intake of Usual Snacks with Pecans: An Exploratory Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of instructions to replace usual snacks with nuts on nutrient displacement is unknown.

Objectives

This analysis aimed to investigate nutrient displacement and changes in food pattern component intake that occur with instructions to consume 57 g/d of pecans in place of usual snacks in adults at increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases after 6 wk and 12 wk.

Methods

Data from a 12-wk randomized controlled trial were used for this exploratory analysis. Adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases were provided with 57 g/d of pecans and instructed to replace habitually consumed snacks with the provided pecans. The control group was instructed to continue consuming their usual diet. Participants completed 3 24-h recalls at baseline, week 6, and week 12

SUBMITTER: Hart TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12083908 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature