Potato Consumption and Energy Balance

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

A randomized, clinical trial will be performed to assess changes in body weight and fat mass with daily potato consumption versus a calorie-matched snack of almonds.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03518515

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

180

Starts

2018-08-02

Expected to finish

2020-03-18

Last updated by the study team

2020-05-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18- 50 years old
• Body mass index (BMI) 20- 35
• No dietary restrictions or allergies
• Weight stable
• Access to camera through smartphone, computer or tablet

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnancy or anticipating pregnancy or lactation
• Nut or food allergy
• Diagnosed diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
• History of weight control surgery (bariatric or liposuction)
• Consumes >1 serving of potatoes daily before enrollment
• Weight loss or gain >5% within past 6 months
• Medical conditions or medications that would prevent the ability to comply with treatment assignment and/or affect energy balance
• Dependence on others for food procurement or preparation

Where it is running

• University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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