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Effect Of Preprandial Consumption Of Cacao Nibs Vs. Pecans On Appetite, Rebecca Borjas, Khadeja Ghaniezadeh, Eunice Tay
Effect Of Preprandial Consumption Of Cacao Nibs Vs. Pecans On Appetite, Rebecca Borjas, Khadeja Ghaniezadeh, Eunice Tay
Loma Linda University Research Reports
PURPOSE. The purpose of this graduate student research study is to compare the differential effects of cacao nibs and pecans on calorie intake. METHODS. Participants (n=34) were asked to log food intake for three days (Tuesday through Thursday) for three weeks. They were instructed to consume an intervention (cacao nibs or pecans) 15‐30 minutes prior to mealtime with one 8 oz cup of water. During week one, participants were asked to complete questionnaires. During week two they were asked to log their usual intake. During week three, they consumed cacao nibs as intervention. During week four, they consumed pecans as …