๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
Mangos contain a number of nutrients that may improve gut and metabolic health. The purpose of this research is to see how eating mangos every day for 4 weeks instead of snacks high in calories and low in nutrients such as cookies, crackers, chips, and candy can impact adolescent health.
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* \- Male or Female 12-19 years old
* BMI โฅ 85th percentile (https://www.bcm.edu/bodycomplab/BMIapp/BMI-calculator-kids.html)
* Self-reported Hispanic/Latino
* Subject is willing and able to comply with the study protocols
* Subject is willing to consume the test products
* Female-specific criteria: if menstruating, eumenorrheic (regular monthly menstrual cycles of 25-30-days in length)
* Access to a smartphone or tablet at least 1x / day and willing to take pictures associated with the products to be consumed in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- Reported food allergies.
* Currently taking prescription drugs, with the exception of asthma inhalers, which are allowed
* BMI \<85th percentile (https://www.bcm.edu/bodycomplab/BMIapp/BMI-calculator-kids.html)
* Current participation in a moderate or high-intensity daily exercise routine
* Self-reported disease, serious illness, or who are currently under acute medical care.
* Currently taking prescription drugs.
* Any supplement use, including multi-vitamin/ mineral, herbal, plant or botanical, fish oil, and oil supplements, and not willing to discontinue before starting the study.
* Vegetarian or vegan diet
* Self-reported malabsorption or gastrointestinal issues
* Fruit and vegetable intake exceeding daily recommendations of 5 servings
* Smoking (vaping, conventional nicotine-containing products or marijuana)
* Current enrollee in a clinical research study
Academic Surge; Ragle Human Nutrition Research Center
Davis, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.