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.