Serum salicylic acid and fruit and vegetable consumption in obese and normal-weight children : a pilot-study
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2016
Citazione:
Serum salicylic acid and fruit and vegetable consumption in obese and normal-weight children : a pilot-study / C. Lassandro, G. Banderali, B. Mariani, A. Battezzati, L. Diaferio, V.L. Miniello, G. Radaelli, E. Verduci. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION. - ISSN 0963-7486. - (2016), pp. 1-6. [Epub ahead of print] [10.1080/09637486.2016.1249829]
Abstract:
Salicylic acid (SA), a phenolic compound produced by plants, may play a beneficial role on health. This pilot study evaluated whether there might be an association between serum SA and fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption in obese and normal-weight children. Thirty-four obese children (17 boys and 17 girls) and 34 normal-weight children were recruited. Dietary intake was evaluated by the 7-day dietary record. Serum SA was measured using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method. FV intake in obese and normal-weight children was not different between groups (175.00 (97.66) g versus 192.29 (90.54) g, p = .455). Obese children had lower serum SA than normal-weight children [mean difference, −0.025; 95% CI (−0.044; −0.006) μmol/L]. Serum SA was not associated with daily intake of FV in obese (p = .111) and normal-weight (p = .092) children. Further studies are needed to evaluate the role of FV on serum SA, taking into account also the quantity and the type.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
childhood obesity; fruit and vegetables; salicylate intake; salicylic acid; food science
Elenco autori:
C. Lassandro, G. Banderali, B. Mariani, A. Battezzati, L. Diaferio, V.L. Miniello, G. Radaelli, E. Verduci
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