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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Children and Adolescents and Association with Multiple Outcomes: An Umbrella Review.
- Source :
- Healthcare (2227-9032); Feb2024, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p449, 23p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The Mediterranean Diet (MD) has been linked to numerous health benefits. This umbrella review aims to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews on the MD's impact on children and adolescents aged 6 to 19 years. Following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, we included 11 systematic reviews focusing on the MD's effects on health outcomes, such as asthma, anthropometric measures, physical fitness, and inflammatory markers. The results indicate a protective role of the MD against childhood asthma due to its antioxidant-rich components. However, evidence for its impact on allergic conditions like rhinitis and eczema is inconclusive. Findings regarding anthropometric outcomes, particularly BMI, are limited and inconsistent. A positive correlation was observed between MD adherence and increased physical activity, improved physical fitness, quality of life, and reduced sedentary behavior. Additionally, the MD showed an inverse relationship with pro-inflammatory biomarkers, suggesting anti-inflammatory benefits. The inconsistency in BMI findings and the potential anti-inflammatory properties of the MD warrant further longitudinal research. Future studies should explore the MD's impact on cognitive functions, academic performance, and mental health in this age group, highlighting the significance of establishing healthy eating habits early in life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MEDITERRANEAN diet
EVALUATION of medical care
ONLINE information services
MEDICAL databases
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
CINAHL database
SEDENTARY lifestyles
BIOMARKERS
FOOD habits
MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems
ASTHMA
SYSTEMATIC reviews
ANTHROPOMETRY
INFLAMMATION
PHYSICAL fitness
COGNITION
MENTAL health
PHYSICAL activity
ACADEMIC achievement
FOOD preferences
QUALITY of life
HEALTH behavior
PATIENT compliance
MEDLINE
BODY mass index
CHILDREN
ADOLESCENCE
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22279032
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Healthcare (2227-9032)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175645623
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12040449