The influence of snacking on promoting weight loss and protecting against weight regain in overweight and obese adults.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Cardiometabolic health; Gut health; Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Metabolic and Endocrine - Normal metabolism and endocrine development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001861246
• Lead Sponsor: Assoc.Prof. Alison Coates

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-11-15
• Study Completion: 2021-11-25
• Last Update Posted: 8 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 137

Inclusion Criteria

•Males and females aged 25-65 years.
•Overweight or obese with BMI between 27.5 -34.9 kg/m2.
•Non-smoker (minimum 6 months).
•Weight stable (within 5kg) in the past 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

•Have cardiovascular disease (including uncontrolled high blood pressure) or a chronic disease, including Type-1 or -2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, kidney or liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders requiring medical nutrition therapy (e.g. Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel, coeliac disease)
•Have allergies to nuts, gluten or other components of the test foods.
•Consume more than 30g nuts per week in the month prior to beginning the trial.
•Participant has a recent history (within 12 months) or strong potential for alcohol abuse. Defined as >14 standard drinks per week.
•Are unable to chew hard foods such as nuts.
•Have changed medication or supplementation in the last 3 months.
•Take vitamin, mineral, herbal supplementation or medications that may have an impact on study outcomes.
•Unwilling to stop dietary supplements that influence weight.
•Suffer claustrophobia or a fear of enclosed spaces
•Are already involved in another research project within 30 days of commencement of the present study that in the opinion of the investigators will be unsuitable for this study.
•Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
•Show unwillingness to be randomized to either experimental group.
•Failure to satisfy the investigator regarding suitability to participate for any other reason.
•Are unwilling or unable to provide written consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified