Chronic Effects of Fats on Satiety & Energy Needs
Overweight, Obesity

About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Overweight focused on measuring Energy Expenditure, Appetite, Satiety
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- body mass index between 25.0-34.9 kg/m2
- free of major diagnosed, untreated medical conditions
- non-smoking or use of other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes
- not taking steroid-based medications
- not planning to or currently attempting to gain or lose weight
- willing to comply with study demands
- low intake of long chain omega-3 fatty acids (<0.10 g/d) or willing to reduce intake for 6 weeks prior to starting the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- diagnosed eating disorders
- diabetes (blood sugar ≥ 126 mg/dl)
- hypertension (systolic > 160 mmHg or diastolic > 100 mmHg)
- diagnosed cardiovascular, pulmonary, skeletal and metabolic diseases
- currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or lactating
- taking medications known to affect appetite, blood lipids, body composition, body weight, or food intake (appetite control drugs, steroids, antidepressants)
Sites / Locations
- USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Other
Other
Other
Other
Saturated Fat/SFA
Monounsaturated Fat/MUFA
Polyunsaturated Fat Linoleic/PUFA
Polyunsaturated Fat Omega-3/LCn3
30 grams saturated fat (SFA) in the form of heavy whipping cream will be provided to subject in a mixed meal shake
30 grams monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in the form of olive oil will be provided to subject in a mixed meal shake
30 grams high linoleic polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in the form of high linoleic sunflower oil will be provided to subject in a mixed meal shake
30 grams high omega-3 polyunsaturated fat (LCn3) in the form of fish oil will be provided to subject in a mixed meal shake