Food and nutrient intakes in young adults born preterm
- Matinolli, H-M
- Mannisto, S
- Sipola-Leppanen, M
- Tikanmaki, M
- Heinonen, K
- Eriksson, JG
- Wolke, D
- Lano, A
- Jarvelin, M-R
- Vaarasmaki, M
- Raikkonen, K
- Kajantie, E
DOIAbstract
Background Adults born preterm have higher levels of cardiometabolic risk factors than their term-born peers. Studies have suggested that at least those born smallest eat less healthily. We examined the association between early (<34 weeks) and late (34–36 weeks) preterm birth and diet and food preferences in adult age. Methods Participants of two cohort studies located in Finland completed a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) at the age of 24 years to assess their usual diet and the adherence to healthy eating guidelines by using a recommended diet index (RDI). Overall, 182 were born early preterm, 352 late preterm, and 631 were term-born controls. Results Young women born early preterm scored 0.77 points (95% confidence interval...
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