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Consumption of takeaway meals and risk markers for coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity in children aged 9–10 years: a cross-sectional study

Authors :
Donin, Angela S
Nightingale, Claire M
Owen, Christopher G
Rudnicka, Alicja R
Cook, Derek G
Whincup, Peter H
Source :
The Lancet; November 2015, Vol. 386 Issue: 1, Number 1 Supplement 2 pS34-S34, 1p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Frequent consumption of takeaway meals is associated with increased risks of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity in adults, but little is known about such risks in childhood. This study aimed to assess whether consumption of takeaway meals is linked to chronic disease in childhood.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736 and 1474547X
Volume :
386
Issue :
1, Number 1 Supplement 2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Lancet
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs37242435
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)00872-7