By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaMay 15 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM In a recent study published in the PLOS ONE Journal, researchers determined the association between the dietary qualities of mothers and their children and the body constitution of children.
Unhealthy food consumption can lead to adverse health consequences such as chronic and non-communicable disorders and pediatric adiposity. Individuals must be encouraged to consume healthy foods from childhood as children develop lifelong dietary preferences and habits. Dietary quality was evaluated according to regular food frequency and intake, based on the food pyramid of Brazil and the NOVA classification . Breastfeeding and formula use were assessed using one-day diet recalls and maternal anamnesis.
The sample population included the following: smokers, diabetic women, hypertensive women, and those demonstrating intrauterine growth restrictions [IUGRs, including small for gestational age newborns]. In addition, pediatric parameters such as age, preschool attendance, BMI, duration of breastfeeding, and infant formula usage were similar among included dyads.
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