Status:
COMPLETED
Carotenoid Response to the Intake of Vegetables and Fruits
Lead Sponsor:
USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Conditions:
Resonance Raman Spectroscopy for Dietary Carotenoid Intake
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to validate the non-invasive tool, resonance Raman spectroscopy for assessing vegetable and fruit consumption.
Detailed Description
This study will validate the use of resonance Raman spectroscopy to assess vegetable and fruit intake by performing a controlled feeding study during which volunteers will consume a provided diet with...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women aged 18 - 65 years
- Weight stable (±5 lbs) for at least 2 months prior to the start of the study
- Body mass index (BMI) between 19-30 kg/m2
- Willing to refrain from the use of nicotine and dietary supplements for the duration of the study
- Willing to maintain baseline weight and physical activity levels
Exclusion
- BMI greater than 30.
- Gastrointestinal disorders, disease, or medication that affects carotenoid absorption or storage
- Current smoker
- Allergies or intolerances to foods to be utilized in the study
- Consumption of greater than an average of 1 alcoholic drink/day for women and 2/day for men, use of nutritional/sports supplements (if unwilling to discontinue during the study)
- Pregnancy or lactating
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
29 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01403844
Start Date
June 1 2011
End Date
September 1 2012
Last Update
May 20 2020
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Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203