Plant-based diets and body composition in Chinese omnivorous children aged 6–9 years old: A cross-sectional study

Evidence suggests that plant-based diets are beneficial for alleviating metabolic diseases. Childhood is a crucial period for body growth and development. However, it is unknown whether adherence to a plant-based diet is related to a healthy body composition in children. We aimed to assess the relat...

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Main Authors: Gengdong Chen, Mengyang Su, Xinwei Chu, Yuanhuan Wei, Shanshan Chen, Yingyu Zhou, Zhengping Liu, Zheqing Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.918944/full