A cross-sectional study of food group intake and C-reactive protein among children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of sub-clinical inflammation, is a predictor of future cardiovascular diseases. Dietary habits affect serum CRP level however the relationship between consumption of individual food groups and CRP levels has not been established.

Methods

This study was designed to explore the relation between food intake and CRP levels in children using data from the cross-sectional 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. CRP level was classified as low, average or high (<1.0, 1.0-3.0, and >3.0 mg/L, respectively). Adjusted mean daily intakes of dairy, grains, fruit, vegetables, and meat/other proteins in each CRP category were estimated using multivariate analysis of covariance modeling. The effect modification by age (5-11

SUBMITTER: Qureshi MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2770558 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature