Study protocol for a 9-month randomised controlled trial assessing the effects of almonds versus carbohydrate-rich snack foods on weight loss and weight maintenance.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Epidemiological studies indicate an inverse association between nut consumption and body mass index (BMI). However, clinical trials evaluating the effects of nut consumption compared with a nut-free diet on adiposity have reported mixed findings with some studies reporting greater weight loss and others reporting no weight change. This paper describes the rationale and detailed protocol for a randomised controlled trial assessing whether the inclusion of almonds or carbohydrate-rich snacks in an otherwise nut-free energy-restricted diet will promote weight loss during 3 months of energy restriction and limit weight regain during 6 months of weight maintenance.

Methods and analysis

One hundred and thirty-four adults aged 25-65 years with a BMI of 27.5-34.9 kg/m

SUBMITTER: Carter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7371143 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature