correlational

Both a small amount of mango and a cookie with the same calories make a hormone called CCK go up after 45 minutes, and they do this to about the same degree.

Scientific Claim

Consumption of 100 kcal of fresh mango or isocaloric low-fat cookies in overweight and obese adults is associated with a significant increase in cholecystokinin (CCK) levels at 45 minutes post-consumption (P = 0.008), with no significant difference between the two snacks.

Original Statement

There was a significant increase in CCK for both mango and low-fat cookie post snack consumption (P = 0.008). However, no differences between the two were found.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The study design (crossover trial) can show association but not causation. The claim uses 'associated with' which is appropriate for this evidence level.

Evidence from Studies

Contradicting (0)

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No contradicting evidence found