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🌟 Calling All Nutrition Researchers! 🌟 The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) is excited to announce the release of our 2025 Nutrition Research Request for Proposals (RFP)! 🍉 We are seeking innovative research proposals to explore the human health benefits of watermelon consumption. Areas of interest include: ✅ Cardio-metabolic health (e.g., blood pressure, lipid profiles) ✅ Cognitive function ✅ Gastrointestinal health (e.g., gut microbiome) ✅ Emerging areas like skin health and benefits for special populations (athletes, children, older adults) 💵 Funding: Up to $75,000 per project 📅 Deadline: January 20, 2025 📋 Requirements: Human clinical trials using the edible portion (flesh and juice) of watermelon Study design must adhere to current methodological standards, including but not limited to: · Observational studies using an established prospective cohort or cross-sectional database (e.g., NHANES) · Randomized Controlled Intervention Trials (RCTs) using parallel or cross-over designs · Uncontrolled intervention studies, animal studies or in vitro studies are not acceptable This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge nutrition research while advancing our understanding of watermelon’s potential health benefits. 📂 Download the full RFP for details and submission guidelines. Please share this opportunity with your network, and feel free to reach out with any questions. Let’s work together to uncover the power of #watermelon!
