A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Childhood Nutrition in Predicting Metabolic Syndrome in Adults
Authors: Jaaskelainen P, Magnussen CG, Pahkala K, Mikkila V, Kahonen M, Sabin MA, Fogelholm M, Hutri-Kahonen N, Taittonen L, Telama R, Laitinen T, Jokinen E, Lehtimaki T, Viikari JSA, Raitakari OT, Juonala M
Publisher: AMER DIABETES ASSOC
Publication year: 2012
Journal: Diabetes Care
Journal name in source: DIABETES CARE
Journal acronym: DIABETES CARE
Number in series: 9
Volume: 35
Issue: 9
First page : 1937
Last page: 1943
Number of pages: 7
ISSN: 0149-5992
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2337/dc12-0019
Abstract
CONCLUSIONS-Childhood vegetable consumption frequency is inversely associated with MetS in adulthood. Our findings suggest that a higher intake of vegetables in childhood may have a protective effect on MetS in adulthood.
CONCLUSIONS-Childhood vegetable consumption frequency is inversely associated with MetS in adulthood. Our findings suggest that a higher intake of vegetables in childhood may have a protective effect on MetS in adulthood.