Relationship between dietary intake and growth and development in Chinese pupils.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A nutritional diet is essential for children's growth and development. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary intake and growth and development of pupils to provide more specific nutritional recommendations for their healthy growth.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 592 pupils, and standardized questionnaires were used to collect information on students' sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle habits and dietary intake. Growth and development assessment indicators were measured according to standard protocols. The multivariate generalized linear regression models adjusted for covariates were used to investigate the association between dietary intake and growth and development of pupils.

Results

The generalized linear

SUBMITTER: Fang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11861545 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature