Study setting, design and participants
weight loss
Data reported here were obtained from a parallel-arm randomised controlled trial that was conducted between January 15, 2019 and March 10, 2021 in the research facilities of the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity Centre (ARENA) at the University of South Australia, Adelaide. Written informed consent was obtained from participants prior to participation. The intervention trial examined whether the inclusion of almonds or carbohydrate-rich snacks in an otherwise nut-free energy-restricted diet would promote weight loss and protect against weight regain. Energy requirements were calculated using the Schofield equation and physical activity captured via the International Physical Activity Questionnaire [