This study investigated the association between dietary patterns at multiple timelines and neurodevelopmental outcomes in 6-year-old children. Using data from the national health insurance database and health screening program, four distinct dietary clusters were identified among 133,243 children. Children in clusters deviating from a control cluster (breast milk feeding and diverse diet) showed significantly higher odds of unfavorable neurodevelopment at age 6, as assessed by the Korean Developmental Screening Test (K-DST). These findings suggest that diverse weaning foods and consistent dietary patterns during infancy and early childhood are associated with improved neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Publisher
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Published On
Oct 18, 2024
Authors
Ju Hee Kim, Eun Kyo Ha, Gi Chun Lee, Boeun Han, Jeewon Shin, Man Yong Han, Seonkyeong Rhie
Tags
dietary patterns
neurodevelopment
children
health screening
breast milk
weaning foods
Korean Developmental Screening Test
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