SynthesisFrontiers in nutrition2023
Egg consumption and growth in children: a meta-analysis of interventional trials.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The impact of egg-based supplementation on child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Journal of nutritional science · 2026Pooled it
- Economic impact of chicken diseases and other causes of morbidity or mortality in backyard farms in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC veterinary research · 2025Pooled it
- Consuming Primarily Egg Dishes and Eggs as Ingredients among United States Adolescents Is Associated with Greater Usual Nutrient Intakes Compared with Not Consuming Eggs.The Journal of nutrition · 2026Article
- Does Previous Anaphylaxis Determine Differences Between Patients Undergoing Oral Food Challenges to Cow's Milk and Hen's Egg?Nutrients · 2026Article
- Systems biology insights into the molecular drivers of childhood stunting and implications for intervention.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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- Validation of Two Portion Size Estimation Methods for Use with the Global Diet Quality Score App.Nutrients · 2025Article
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- Nutritional importance of animal-sourced foods in a healthy diet.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Stunting and wasting are prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, putting children at risk for disease and disability. Eggs are a nutrient-rich food that can potentially facilitate growth. Purpose: The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the potential beneficial effect of egg supplementation on growth in children. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, PubMed and Healthline (Ovid) were systematically searched for interventional studies on egg supplementation for growth in children aged 6 months to 18 years, with no restrictions on date. Studies were evaluated for quality using Cochrane's GRADE technique. Data were pooled and reported as means and 95% confidence intervals. Results: Seven studies reporting on 9 unique interventions in 3,575 male and female participants were included in the meta-analysis. Participants in the intervention groups experienced significantly greater increases in height/length (by 0.47 [0.13, 0.80] cm, Conclusion: Eggs are an affordable, nutritious option for improving growth in children, though more studies with longer interventions are warranted.
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