Childhood Obesity Predicts Higher Asthma Prevalence

In a recent international study published in Pediatric Pulmonology, researchers investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) in children and lung function. Using a random selection of over 15, 000 students, the study concluded that elevated BMI in children is associated with impaired lung function and an increased prevalence of asthma.

Extreme BMI predicts higher asthma prevalence and is associated with lung function impairment in school-aged children. Chu YT, Chen WY, Wang TN, Tseng HI, Wu JR, Ko YC. Pediatric Pulmonology 2009 May;44(5):472-9.

New Research: vitamin E, omega 3s and autism

Exciting new research indicates that omega 3s, in combination with vitamin E, may yield improvements in certain children with autism. A study published this month in Alternative Therapies In Health And Medicine reveals that children who received omega 3 and vitamin E supplements showed significant improvement in areas including speech, imitation, coordination, eye contact, behavior, sensory issues and development of pain sensation.

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