Postmenopausal women, ages 50 to 85 years
| This research study will determine how diets containing three different types of fatty acids: stearic (found in cocoa butter, meats), palmitic (found in meats, dairy and some plant oils) and oleic (found in olive and corn oil) affect cardiovascular disease risk factors, with a specific emphasis on inflammation. In addition, the purpose will be to determine how stearic acid and oleic acid are metabolized in the body. | |||
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| Length of Study | 15 weeks (excluding 2-4 week washout period in-between each diet phase) | Study diet | All food and beverages will be provided during the 15-week period. |
| Residency | Optional. Each phase requires one full-day visit with the option of remaining in the Center overnight. | ||
| Payment | Potential volunteers will receive $20.00 for completing the screening 1 visit, and $25.00 for completing the screening 2 visit to compensate for travel and parking costs. Additionally, volunteers will receive a total of $1,950 upon completion of the 3 diet phases. | ||
- Length of study
Total length of the study including resident stays and nonresident visits.
This does not mean you will be testing the entire time. - Residency
The length of time volunteers are required to stay overnight at the HNRCA. Residents have their own private room, bathroom, television, VCR, and phone during their stay. - Payment
The amount of reimbursement for travel and inconvenience. - Number of visits
Total number of nonresident visits. - Study diet
Indicates meals which will be provided by the HNRCA - Can I work?
Indicates if you will be able to work and if so, when.
For more information about this study, please call Volunteer Services at 1-800-738-7555 or complete our Study Inquiry Form.
We appreciate your interest in our program and we hope to work with you in the future.
Thank you,
The Recruitment Office
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University
