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Snack selection influences nutrient intake, triglycerides, and bowel habits of adult women: a pilot study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20800123     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Because appropriate snacking can promote a healthy body weight and serve as an important contributor to a healthy diet for women, identification of suitable foods for incorporation between meals is essential. We investigated the influence of short-term (2 weeks) incorporation of 100-kcal servings of snacks of dried plums vs low-fat cookies twice daily on total energy and nutrient intake, biochemical parameters, and bowel habits in a randomized crossover design of two 2-week trials separated by a 2-week wash-out period in 26 women aged 25 to 54 years with a body mass index between 24 and 35. Incorporation of dried plums or low-fat cookies into the diet did not alter energy intake or weight; however, compared to cookies, dried plums promoted greater (P< or =0.05) intake of fiber, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, and calcium. Total fat intake tended (P=0.094) to decrease with dried plum consumption, as did cholesterol intake (P=0.098). Plasma triglyceride concentration remained unchanged (P>0.05) by dried plum consumption and was 17.0+/-29.2 mg/dL (0.19+/-0.33 mmol/L) higher (P< or =0.05) after consumption of low-fat cookies vs dried plums at the end of 2 weeks. Dried plums promoted a softer (P< or =0.05) stool consistency vs usual intake and in comparison to intake of low-fat cookies. These results suggest that relative to a commercially processed low-fat cookie snack, dried plums promote more favorable plasma triglyceride responses, improved dietary quality, and slightly improved bowel function.
Authors:
Leslie Howarth; Yumi Petrisko; Allison Furchner-Evanson; Tricia Nemoseck; Mark Kern
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American Dietetic Association     Volume:  110     ISSN:  1878-3570     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Diet Assoc     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-30     Completed Date:  2010-09-13     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7503061     Medline TA:  J Am Diet Assoc     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1322-7     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 American Dietetic Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Body Mass Index
Body Weight / physiology
Cholesterol / blood
Cross-Over Studies
Defecation / physiology*
Diet
Dietary Carbohydrates / administration & dosage
Dietary Fats / administration & dosage
Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage
Eating / physiology*
Energy Intake / physiology*
Female
Health Food*
Humans
Middle Aged
Nutritive Value
Pilot Projects
Prunus*
Triglycerides / blood*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dietary Carbohydrates; 0/Dietary Fats; 0/Triglycerides; 57-88-5/Cholesterol

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