Blenderized watermelon consumption decreases body mass index, body mass index percentile, body fat and HbA1c in children with overweight or obesity.
Jaikko DaughtryCaitlin RasmussenMartin RosasLiyue ZhangStephanie LuShirin HooshmandChangqi LiuMark KernMee Young HongPublished in: Pediatric obesity (2023)
The results support that BWM consumption improved some cardiometabolic risk factors including BMI, BMIP, body fat, and HbA1c. Watermelon is a potential alternative to unhealthful snacks for improving anthropometry and some risk factors related to obesity in children.