Food intake in South African children and retinal microvascular health: The ExAMIN Youth SA study

Retinal arteriolar narrowing and venular widening are associated with increased cardiovascular risk, even at young ages. Whether diet contributes to early microvascular changes in children is not widely explored. We explored the associations of frequency of healthy and unhealthy food group intake with retinal vessel calibers in black and white children.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - August 28, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Vuledzani F. Maugana, Ruan Kruger, Herculina S. Kruger, Henner Hanssen, Wayne Smith Source Type: research