Walnut consumption in a weight reduction intervention: effects on body weight, biological measures, blood pressure and satiety.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary strategies that help patients adhere to a weight reduction diet may increase the likelihood of weight loss maintenance and improved long-term health outcomes. Regular nut consumption has been associated with better weight management and less adiposity. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of a walnut-enriched reduced-energy diet to a standard reduced-energy-density diet on weight, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and satiety.

Methods

Overweight and obese men and women (n = 100) were randomly assigned to a standard reduced-energy-density diet or a walnut-enriched (15% of energy) reduced-energy diet in the context of a behavioral weight loss intervention. Measurements were obtained at baseline and 3- and 6-month clinic visits. Participa

SUBMITTER: Rock CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5715655 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature