A randomized trial of the effects of an almond-enriched, hypocaloric diet in the treatment of obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased consumption of nuts has been advocated because of their health benefits, but the role of nuts in the treatment of obesity is unclear given their high energy density.

Objective

This study was designed to evaluate the effects of a hypocaloric, almond-enriched diet (AED) compared with a hypocaloric nut-free diet (NFD) on body weight and cardiovascular disease risk factors in the context of an 18-mo behavioral weight-management program.

Design

Overweight and obese individuals [n = 123; age = 46.8 y, BMI (in kg/m(2)) = 34.0] were randomly assigned to consume an AED or NFD and instructed in traditional behavioral methods of weight control. Anthropometric and metabolic measurements were made at baseline, 6 mo, and 18 mo.

Results

Those in the AED g

SUBMITTER: Foster GD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3396441 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature