Using data from the Danish National Birth Cohort linked to nationwide health data from Danish patient registers, the study characterises five different maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy and explores whether they are associated with the risk of pediatric IBD in offspring.

Our findings suggest that adhering to a diverse dietary pattern with a broad intake of various food groups - vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, fish, meat, desserts - may protect against IBD in offspring. This finding may be key in future preventive strategies targeting early risk factors. 

Authors

Olivia Mariella Anneberg
Sjurdur Frodi Olsen
Anne Vinkel Hansen
Mette Julsgaard
Anne Ahrendt Bjerregaard
Thorhallur Ingi Halldorsson
Tine Jess
Maiara Brusco De Freitas