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Research Project: Macronutrient Absorption from Avocados: The Measured Energy Value of Avocados in the Human

Location: Food Components and Health Laboratory

Project Number: 8040-51000-059-013-T
Project Type: Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Jul 1, 2020
End Date: Dec 31, 2022

Objective:
The objective of this research project is to determine the energy value of avocados, which will help identify food matrix factors that influence absorption of energy.

Approach:
This study will be a controlled-feeding, randomized crossover design trial. A paired-diet approach will be used to measure the absorption of macronutrients and the energy value of avocados when consumed as part of a diet in humans.