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Abstract
This longitudinal study investigated the association between dietary guideline adherence and medical service utilization in Taiwanese preschoolers (2–6 years). Using data from the 2013–2016 Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan and the National Health Insurance Research Database (2013–2018), researchers assessed dietary intake using the Taiwanese Children Healthy Eating Index (TCHEI). Results showed that preschoolers with higher TCHEI scores (indicating better dietary adherence) had significantly lower overall, outpatient, and emergency medical visits, particularly in the 2–3-year-old age group. This association held true for both all diseases and respiratory diseases. Higher TCHEI scores were also linked to lower overall medical expenditures.
Publisher
Nutrition and Diabetes
Published On
Mar 22, 2024
Authors
Yi-Chieh Chen, Yuan-Ting C. Lo, Hsin-Yun Wu, Yi-Chen Huang
Tags
dietary guidelines
medical service utilization
preschoolers
Taiwan
Nutrition and Health Survey
Healthy Eating Index
medical expenditures

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