Terrestrial Animal Source Foods and Health Outcomes for Those with Special Nutrient Needs in the Life Course.

ABSTRACT: Background. Animal source foods are under scrutiny for their role in human health, yet some nutritionally vulnerable populations are largely absent from consideration. Methods. Applying a Population Intervention/Exposure Comparator Outcome (PICO/PECO) framework and prioritizing systematic review and meta-analyses, we reviewed the literature on terrestrial animal source foods (TASFs) and human health, by life course phase. Results. There were consistent findings for milk and dairy products on positive health outcomes during pregnancy and lactation, childhood, and among older adults. Eggs were found to promote early childhood growth, depending on context. Unprocessed meat consumption was associated with a reduced risk for anemia during pregnancy, improved cognition among

SUBMITTER: Iannotti L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478082 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature