Table 1 |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Abnormal physical examination |
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History of GI disease (i.e., gastric ulcers, irritable bowel disease, history of bowel obstruction and colon cancer) |
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History of abdominal surgery (exception: appendectomy) |
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Pregnant or beast feeding women |
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BMI > 30 kg/m2 |
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Metabolic disorders (i.e., diabetes, and metabolic syndrome) |
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Using prescription medications, H2 blockers*, anti-acids, OTC**, dietary & herbal supplements |
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Involved in a weight loss program |
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Being treated for eating disorders |
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Having participated in another clinical trial in the previous month |
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Having received general anesthesia in the previous month |
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Refusing to consume the foods provided in the study |
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Known allergies to milk, nuts, wheat, soy, oat, and barely |
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Refusal to sign consent |
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*H2 blockers, also known as histamine-2 receptor antagonists, are drugs that prevent or block the production of gastric acid. **OTC – over-the-counter |
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Carabin et al. Nutrition Journal 2009 8:9 doi:10.1186/1475-2891-8-9 |
