Associations of Dietary Intake on Biological Markers of Inflammation in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In children and adolescents, chronic low-grade inflammation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of co- and multi-morbid conditions to mental health disorders. Diet quality is a potential mechanism of action that can exacerbate or ameliorate low-grade inflammation; however, the exact way dietary intake can regulate the immune response in children and adolescents is still to be fully understood.

Methods

Studies that measured dietary intake (patterns of diet, indices, food groups, nutrients) and any inflammatory biomarkers in children and adolescents aged 2 to19 years and published until November 2020 were included in this systematic review, and were selected in line with PRISMA guidelines through the following databases: Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Global

SUBMITTER: Bujtor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7911843 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature