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Association of Dietary Inflammatory Potential with Inflammatory Biomarkers in Brazilian Children: The Role of Obesity Status in the South American Youth/Child Cardiovascular and Environmental (SAYCARE) Study

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Author(s):
Araujo, Jucara da Cruz ; de Oliveira, Danielle Carvalho Fonseca Falanga ; Souza, Leticia Gabrielle ; De Moraes, Augusto Cesar Ferreira ; de Oliveira, Ariclecio Cunha
Total Authors: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: CHILDHOOD OBESITY; v. N/A, p. 10-pg., 2025-04-04.
Abstract

Background: The objective of this study was to test the association of Pro-Inflammatory/Anti-Inflammatory Food Intake Score (PAIFIS) and inflammatory biomarkers: C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and interleukin-6 levels in a sample of Brazilian children.Methods: This cross-sectional study included children aged 5-8 years. Levels of inflammatory biomarkers and habitual food intake were measured using a quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to estimate PAIFIS and anthropometric and socioeconomic data. The Mann-Whitney test, Spearman's correlation test, and nonparametric regression models with Kernel effects were used for analysis.Results: PAIFIS showed an association with increased TNF-alpha in the univariate analysis [beta = 0.53, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.05-1.15] and the multivariate analysis adjusted for the sum of skinfolds (Sigma SF) and income (beta = 0.31, 95% CI 0.00-1.11). Sigma SF was associated with an increase in TNF-alpha (beta = 15.0, 95% CI 3.16-36.1) and CRP (beta = 0.013, 95% CI 0.004-0.022).Conclusions: The PAIFIS shows a positive association with TNF-alpha. Adiposity was also identified as an important risk factor for inflammation. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/20317-0 - New frontiers in pediatric nutritional and cardiovascular health: methods development to assess the double burden of malnutrition and ideal cardiovascular health in low-in-middle income countries - SAYCARE cohort study
Grantee:Augusto César Ferreira de Moraes
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants