ArticleNutrients2015
A Traditional Diet Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Eczema and Wheeze in Colombian Children.
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- Dietary intake of different carbohydrate types and asthma risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Nutrition journal · 2025Pooled it
- Nutrition, Obesity, and Seborrheic Dermatitis: Systematic Review.JMIR dermatology · 2024Pooled it
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- Relationship between eosinophil counts and carbohydrate intake in US children with asthma.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- Dietary Polyphenols, Plant Metabolites, and Allergic Disorders: A Comprehensive Review.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Dietary Polyphenols-Natural Bioactive Compounds with Potential for Preventing and Treating Some Allergic Conditions.Nutrients · 2023Review
- The Effects of a Healthy Diet on Asthma and Wheezing in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2023Review
- Genetic Diversity and Health Properties of Polyphenols in Potato.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Exploring the Relation between Atopic Diseases and Lifestyle Patterns among Adolescents Living in Greece: Evidence from the Greek Global Asthma Network (GAN) Cross-Sectional Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Association of frequent intake of fast foods, energy drinks, or convenience food with atopic dermatitis in adolescents.European journal of nutrition · 2020Article
- Respiratory Health Symptoms among Schoolchildren in Relation to Possible Food-Related Risk and Protective Factors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
- The effects of obesity on pulmonary function in adults with asthma.Lung India : official organ of Indian Chest SocietyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDiet might influence the risk of allergic diseases. Evidence from developing countries with high prevalence of childhood asthma is scant.
methodsInformation on wheeze, rhinitis, and eczema was collected from 3209 children aged 6-7 years in 2005, who were taking part in the International Study on Asthma and Allergy in Children (ISAAC) in Colombia. Intake frequency of twelve food groups was assessed. Associations between each food group and current wheeze, rhino-conjunctivitis, and eczema were investigated with multiple logistic regressions, adjusting for potential confounders. Simes' procedure was used to test for multiple comparisons.
results14.9% of children reported wheeze in the last 12 months, 16% rhino-conjunctivitis, and 22% eczema. Eczema was negatively associated with consumption of fresh fruits and pulses three or more times per week (adjusted Odds ratio (aOR): 0.64; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.49 to 0.83; p value = 0.004; and aOR: 0.62, 95% CI: 0.47 to 0.80; p value < 0.001, respectively). Current wheeze was negatively associated with intake of potatoes (aOR: 0.44, 95% CI: 0.31 to 0.62, p value = 0.005), whilst this outcome was positively associated with consumption of fast food (aOR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.32 to 2.35, p value = 0.001). These associations remained statistically significant after controlling for multiple comparisons.
conclusionsA traditional diet might have a protective effect against eczema and wheeze in Colombian children, whilst intake of fast foods increases this risk.
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