Publications by authors named "Hiya A Mahmassani"

Background: Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids associated with better cognition in older adults. Recent evidence suggests that their dietary intake may also have cognitive implications in childhood.

Objective: The aim was to examine associations of early childhood lutein and zeaxanthin (L/Z) intake with cognition in early and mid-childhood.

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  • Maternal diet quality during pregnancy has been linked to improved cognitive and behavioral outcomes in children, specifically higher intelligence scores and fewer executive function issues.
  • The study involved 1580 mother-child pairs, assessing diet quality using specialized dietary scores and evaluating child cognition through standardized tests.
  • Findings revealed that higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and the Alternate Healthy Eating Index during pregnancy was associated with better child cognition and behavior in early to mid-childhood.
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  • * The study involved 1580 mother-child pairs, measuring maternal L/Z intake and assessing child cognition at different developmental stages, revealing that higher L/Z intake correlates with better verbal intelligence and behavioral regulation in mid-childhood.
  • * Results showed that increased maternal L/Z consumption in the first and second trimesters significantly improved children's cognitive scores, suggesting maternal diet during pregnancy could positively influence child's cognitive development.
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Background: Nutrients in avocados are associated with cardiovascular benefits.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of avocado intake on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk with the use of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Design: MEDLINE, Cochrane Central, and Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau abstracts were searched from 1946 through September 2017 for publications on avocado intake and CVD risk.

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