The DASH Diet and Risk for Metabolic Syndrome in Children

After an average of 3.6 years on a DASH diet, children and adolescents with good adherence had a 64% reduced risk for metabolic syndrome.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has been shown to be effective in reducing risks for a number of lifestyle-associated health disorders. In a prospective cohort study, researchers examined the association between degree of adherence to a DASH diet and risk for developing metabolic syndrome (MetS) among 424 healthy Iranian children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years.

MetS was defined as having three or more of the following: waist circumference ≥90th percentile for age, systolic and diastolic blood pressures ≥90th percentile, fasting glucose ≥100 mg/dL, fasting triglycerides ≥110 mg/dL, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol <40 m/dL. The DASH diet features high intake of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and…

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F. Bruder Stapleton, MD

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F. Bruder Stapleton, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardCareer Physician

Editorial BoardsUpToDate

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Society of Pediatric Nephrology Foundation (Chair)

The DASH Diet and Risk for Metabolic Syndrome in Children

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