| Can early intake of dietary omega-3 predict childhood externalizing behaviour? | |
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PMID: 19627260 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: To determine whether maternal and child intake of dietary omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids (FA), together with the presence or absence of breast-feeding, predicted psychiatric diagnosis of externalizing disorders in childhood. METHODS: Data concerning childhood externalizing disorders were collected from 8242 children aged 7.9 years in a large British cohort. Intake of n-3 FA was measured for the study mother during pregnancy and for the child at 3 years. Duration of breast-feeding was examined to account for moderating effects. Adjustment was made for a variety of potential confounders. RESULTS: Maternal intake of n-3 and breast-feeding predicted oppositional/conduct disorder and comorbid externalizing disorder before adjustment for confounding factors. However, there was no association between intake of n-3 by mother or child and any type of externalizing disorder once socio-demographic factors were taken into account. CONCLUSIONS: Any association between intake of n-3 and childhood externalizing disorders appears to be strongly confounded with socio-demographic factors. This is important to note given the current popularity of n-3 as a possible treatment for behaviour problems related to inattention and impulsivity. Care must be taken that studies investigating this relationship account fully for factors associated with both behaviour and diet. |
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Authors:
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A Waylen; T Ford; R Goodman; M Samara; D Wolke |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2009-07-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) Volume: 98 ISSN: 1651-2227 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Paediatr. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
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Created Date: 2009-10-07 Completed Date: 2009-12-11 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9205968 Medline TA: Acta Paediatr Country: Norway |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1805-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK. andrea.waylen@bristol.ac.uk |
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Breast Feeding* Child Child Behavior Disorders / epidemiology*, prevention & control Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Confounding Factors (Epidemiology) Dietary Supplements* Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / pharmacology* Female Great Britain / epidemiology Humans Logistic Models Longitudinal Studies Male Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Mental Disorders / epidemiology*, prevention & control Multivariate Analysis Pregnancy Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects* Questionnaires Sex Factors Socioeconomic Factors |
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//Medical Research Council; //Wellcome Trust |
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0/Fatty Acids, Omega-3 |
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