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This longitudinal study from the European Childhood Obesity Project followed children from age 2 to 8, categorizing them into two dietary pattern groups—poor-quality and health-conscious. Children with persistent poor-quality dietary patterns had significantly worse cardiometabolic markers at age 8, including higher triglycerides, blood pressure, and HOMA-IR. The study demonstrates the long-term impact of early dietary habits on metabolic health and highlights the need for early nutrition interventions to prevent cardiometabolic disorders.
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