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Investigators specific aims are to compare the effects of consuming daily snacks of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds (2.0 ounces) versus an isocaloric amount of another commonly consumed snack food (pretzels) on energy (vigor) perception and physical activity, exercise performance (VO2max and measures of strength), strength and power performance as well as muscle soreness recovery after strenuous eccentrically-biased exercise.
To accomplish these aims, investigators will examine whether regular consumption of almonds versus a common snack food over a period of 8 weeks impacts longer term metabolic, physiological and behavioral responses related to energy sensations and exercise capacity/performance.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | Experimental | Participants will consume 2.0 oz of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds. |
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| Control group | Active Comparator | an isocaloric (2.0 oz raw almonds) amount of unsalted pretzels daily. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | Other | 2.0 oz of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds |
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| Control group |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Changes from baseline in energy (vigor) perception | Energy (vigor) perception will be assessed using POMS questionnaire | At baseline , at 8 weeks |
| Changes from baseline in exercise performance | VO2max will be assessed for measuring exercise performance | At baseline , at 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Changes from baseline in strength and power performance | strength and power performance by be measure by biodex | At baseline, at 8 weeks |
| Changes from baseline in muscle soreness | muscle soreness will be measured by DOMES questionnaire |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| San Diego State University | San Diego | California | 92182-7251 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 39257478 | Derived | Rayo VU, Cervantes M, Hong MY, Hooshmand S, Jason N, Liu C, North E, Okamoto L, Storm S, Witard OC, Kern M. Almond Consumption Modestly Improves Pain Ratings, Muscle Force Production, and Biochemical Markers of Muscle Damage Following Downhill Running in Mildly Overweight, Middle-Aged Adults: A Randomized, Crossover Trial. Curr Dev Nutr. 2024 Aug 7;8(9):104432. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.104432. eCollection 2024 Sep. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D063806 | Myalgia |
| ID | Term |
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| D009135 | Muscular Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D035061 | Control Groups |
| ID | Term |
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| D015340 | Epidemiologic Research Design |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D012107 | Research Design |
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| Other |
an isocaloric amount of unsalted pretzels |
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| At baseline, at 8 weeks |
| D059352 | Musculoskeletal Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D008722 | Methods |