Associations of Prenatal and Child Sugar Intake With Child Cognition.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sugar consumption among Americans is above recommended limits, and excess sugar intake may influence cognition. The aim of this study was to examine associations of pregnancy and offspring sugar consumption (sucrose, fructose) with child cognition. Additionally, associations of maternal and child consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), other beverages (diet soda, juice), and fruit with child cognition were examined.

Methods

Among 1,234 mother-child pairs enrolled 1999-2002 in Project Viva, a pre-birth cohort, in 2017 diet was assessed during pregnancy and early childhood, and cognitive outcomes in early and mid-childhood (median ages 3.3 and 7.7 years). Analyses used linear regression models adjusted for maternal and child characteristics.

Results

SUBMITTER: Cohen JFW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5962431 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature