The Relationship Between Children's Diet and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives The number of children with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors is increasing in the United States. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the relationship between children's diets and CVD risk factors in children aged 2-18 years. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using Covidence (PROSPERO registration CRD42024604406) in the three databases PubMed Central, Web of Science, and Embase to include publications published in English between January 2014 and December 2024 that contained the outcome measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Two independent researchers conducted title, abstract, and full-text screenings; a tiebreaker was used to resolve any conflicts. Risk of bias was assessed usin

SUBMITTER: Butorac C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12787615 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature