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Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London

Dietary patterns may influence lung function growth beyond the possible effects of individual foods and nutrients. In our recent paper (https://rdcu.be/c7OvF), we have shown that children with a health-conscious diet at mid-childhood had higher lung function in adolescence, whereas those with a diet high in processed foods had lower lung function. This could not be explained by vitamins, antioxidants, or fibres, suggesting the importance of a ‘whole diet’ approach. These associations partly depended on genetic makeup; for example, children with a higher level of an anti-inflammatory protein in the lung (CC16) may benefit more from a healthy diet and be more vulnerable to a poor diet at the same time. #diet #lung_function #childhealth #genes #gene_diet_interaction #growth #ALSPAC #WIPH_QMUL Rosetrees

Dietary patterns, lung function and asthma in childhood: a longitudinal study - Respiratory Research

Dietary patterns, lung function and asthma in childhood: a longitudinal study - Respiratory Research

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