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Study Shows That Elevated Fiber Consumption in Children Enhances Overall Diet Quality and Nutrient Intake - Video
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Overview
Research being presented during the Society for nutrition education and behaviours international conference 2024 in Knoxville found that greater consumption of pulses is associated with significant greater shortfall nutrient intake relative to the no-pulse dietary pattern.
Using data from the national health and nutritional examination survey, 2001-2018, researchers aimed to identify commonly consumed pulse dietary patterns in children and assess shortfall nutrient intakes and diet quality relative to children whose typical dietary pattern avoid pulses.
According to the findings, a dietary pattern comprising approximately 2 serving of pulses daily is associated with significantly higher total diet quality scores compared to the no pulse dietary plan. Children consuming approximately 2 servings of pulses daily have significantly higher dietary fibre, potassium, and choline intake relative to non-consumers of beans.
Research shows that pulses help meet micro nutrient demands in childhood and should be a part of children’s diet once solid food is introduced. Dietary patterns rich in beans and pulses are associated with significantly higher diet quality scores. Highest diet quality scores are associated with a 24% decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases, 31% reduced risk of coronary heart diseases, 20% lowered risk of stroke, 23% reduced risk of diabetes, and 6% decreased risk of cancer.
This research highlights that beans are a valuable source of essential nutrients, such as protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, which can help address common dietary deficiencies in children. By regularly including beans in their meals, children may experience better growth, improved energy levels, and a lower risk of developing chronic health issues. This finding underscores the importance of promoting bean consumption as part of a balanced diet for children to support their long-term health and well-being.
"Increased consumption of fibers enhances overall diet quality and nutrient intake in children; underscoring the importance of promoting bean consumption as part of a balanced diet for children to support their long-term health and well-being," the researchers concluded.
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Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.