The Department of Foods and Nutrition at the University of Georgia Seeks
- Men and Postmenopausal Women
- Ages 50-75 years old
- Must not take blood pressure, lipid-lowering, thyroid or anti-depressant medications or have diabetes
- Must not eat tree nuts frequently
- Compensation: up to $210
Requirements
4.5-week commitment and a total of 3 testing visits (all include blood draws)
There will be 3 testing visits
- Informed Consent/Screening Visit: Body measurements, questionnaires, and a blood draw. (1 hour)
- Baseline and Post-Diet Intervention Visits: Body measurements, blood draw, vascular and cognitive measurements, and appetite assessments before and after a meal challenge. Additionally, a meal will be provided at the end of each visit. (5.5 hours each)
4 Week Intervention Diets
May require daily consumption of pecans for 4 weeks
Sequence of visits and activities
You Will Learn
Your body fat percentage, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.