Nutrient intakes by young children in a prospective randomized trial of a low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol diet: the STRIP Baby Project

Article Abstract:

Nutrition counseling intended to lower fat and saturated fat content in young children's diets appears to have long-term effects. Researchers randomly assigned the families of 1,062 6-month-old children to counseling on how to reduce dietary fat or to standard well-baby care. They periodically measured nutrient intake as reported in food diaries until the children reached age 4. After 13 months old, children in the counseling group consistently consumed slightly less cholesterol and saturated fats and slightly more polyunsaturated fats and carbohydrates. Vitamin, mineral, and trace element intakes did not differ.

Study and teaching, Low-cholesterol diet, Low cholesterol diet

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Cardiovascular risk factors in childhood and carotid artery intima-media thickness in adulthood: the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study

Article Abstract:

Children who are overweight and have high LDL cholesterol levels and high blood pressure are more likely than other children to develop atherosclerosis as adults, according to a study of 2,229 people who were examined during childhood and again as adults. Ultrasound scans of their neck were done to measure atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries. This is considered an early sign of generalized cardiovascular disease.

Children, Cardiovascular diseases, Risk factors, Development and progression, Child health

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Neurological Development of 5-Year-Old Children Receiving a Low--Saturated Fat, Low-Cholesterol Diet Since Infancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Article Abstract:

A low-fat diet beginning in infancy may reduce a child's risk of developing coronary artery disease in adulthood and appears to have no adverse effect on neurological development. This was the conclusion of a study of 1,062 babies who were followed until the age of five.

Evaluation, Child development

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