Association between dietary patterns and cognitive ability in Chinese children aged 10-15 years: evidence from the 2010 China Family Panel Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited information is available concerning the association between dietary patterns and cognitive ability during adolescence, especially in regards to the epidemiological studies in China. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the association between dietary patterns and cognitive ability in Chinese children aged 10-15 years.

Methods

The dietary information, cognitive ability and sociodemographic data of 2029 children were retrieved from the 2010 China Family Panel Studies. Dietary patterns were assessed by principal component analysis. Ordinal logistic regression models were used to determine the association between dietary patterns and cognitive ability in these children.

Results

Three dietary patterns were identified, namely, 'High protein', 'High fat'

SUBMITTER: Wang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8642971 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature