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Plasma micronutrient levels and telomere length in childrenTelomeres are long hexamer (TTAGGG) repeats at the ends of chromosomes, and contribute to maintenance of chromosomal stability.
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Early diet quality in a longitudinal study of Australian children: Associations with nutrition and body mass index later in childhood and adolescenceThe aims of this study were to determine whether early childhood dietary quality was associated with infant and adolescent nutrition, and body mass index.
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Significant Association between Common Polymorphisms in the Aromatase Gene CYP19A1 and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women17β-Estradiol is important in maintaining bone structure, and regulation of its synthesis plays an important role in the development of postmenopausal...
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Essential fatty acids and mood: A systematic review of observational studiesEssential polyunsaturated (omega-3 and omega-6) fatty acids have been proposed to play a role in the aetiology of mood disorders. However, a systematic...
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Exercise alone reduces insulin resistance in obese children independently of changes in body compositionThe number of obese children with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes is increasing, but the best management strategy is not clear.
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Kids swamped by ads for junk food and alcoholAn audit of outdoor food advertising near Perth schools has found that three-quarters of the promotions were for junk food and alcohol.
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Vitamin B crucial to children’s mental healthA new study led by The Kids has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.
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Mandatory folate fortification a win for Australian familiesThe introduction of mandatory fortification of bread making flour with folate will save hundreds of families every year from the heartbreak of birth defefects
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Maternal dietary intake of folate and vitamins b6 and B12 during pregnancy and the risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemiaMaternal dietary intake of folate and vitamins b6 and B12 during pregnancy and the risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids and risk of depressive symptoms in adolescentsPrevious randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are beneficial in reducing symptoms of depression.