Metabolism, Exercise and Nutrition at UCSD (MENU Study)
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | December 2011 |
| End Date: | June 2016 |
Diet Composition and Genetics: Effects on Weight, Inflammation and Biomarkers
The purpose of the MENU Study is to examine whether there is a differential weight loss
response to different dietary macronutrient composition (higher carbohydrate and lower fat
versus lower carbohydrate and higher monounsaturated fat [MUFA] or lower carbohydrate and
walnut-rich higher fat diets) in a weight loss intervention in healthy obese women,
depending on insulin resistance status. Blood samples will be collected to enable analysis
of potential mechanisms and differential response across subgroups.
response to different dietary macronutrient composition (higher carbohydrate and lower fat
versus lower carbohydrate and higher monounsaturated fat [MUFA] or lower carbohydrate and
walnut-rich higher fat diets) in a weight loss intervention in healthy obese women,
depending on insulin resistance status. Blood samples will be collected to enable analysis
of potential mechanisms and differential response across subgroups.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 21 years and older
- Have BMI >30.0 kg/m2 and <40 kg/m2
- Willing and able to participate in clinic visits, group sessions, and telephone and
Internet communications at specified intervals
- Able to provide data through questionnaires and by telephone
- Willing to maintain contact with the investigators for 12 months
- Willing to allow blood collections
- No known allergy to tree nuts
- Able to be physically active
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diabetic
- Inability to be moderately physically active
- A history or presence of a comorbid diseases for which diet modification and
increased physical activity may be contraindicated
- Currently pregnant/breastfeeding
- Planning to become pregnant within the next year
- Currently enrolled in a weight loss program or diet intervention study
- Current use of weight loss medication or supplements
- Planned surgical procedure that can impact the conduct of the study
- Have plans to relocate from area within the next year
- 6+ months use of meds likely to cause weight gain or prevent weight loss
- Any condition which in the opinion of the investigator makes the subject unsuitable
for inclusion in this study
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