Dietary Intakes of Folic Acid and Methionine in Early Childhood Are Associated with Body Composition at School Age [Nutritional Epidemiology]

Conclusions: In this population of children, early high folic acid intakes were associated with a lower body weight and BMI at the age of 6 y. In contrast, early higher methionine intakes were associated with unfavorable body composition at the age of 6 y. Future studies should investigate long-term consequences of these outcomes on health.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - September 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Braun, K. V., Voortman, T., Kiefte-de Jong, J. C., Jaddoe, V. W., Hofman, A., Franco, O. H., van den Hooven, E. H. Tags: Nutritional Epidemiology Source Type: research