Mango Intake and Gut and Cardiometabolic Health in Hispanic/Latino Adolescents
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age12-19
SponsorUniversity of California, Davis
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
- Male or Female 12-19 years old
BMI ≥ 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
Disqualifiers
- 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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Ataulfo mango
Treatment groups
25 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov