A new study on the Mediterranean diet for kids has found it could benefit heart health and reduce the risks of disease in adulthood. Here’s what experts have to say.
The Mediterranean diet has been linked to many health benefits for adults. Now, a new study suggests it could be beneficial to children’s heart health as well. An analysis of nine earlier studies including 577 participants from the ages of 3 to 18 has found incorporating the Mediterranean diet for at least eight weeks had a significant association with lowering blood pressure and total cholesterol, according to the study published Friday in the journal JAMA Network Open.
But it is always important to keep in mind a child’s preferences and to incorporate cultural traditions into any guidance around food choices, Muth added. For those looking to shift to the Mediterranean eating plan, following age-appropriate dietary plans and exercise recommended by a child’s pediatrician is also key, said Berger, who is a professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
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