NYU Validation of a Food Frequency Questionnaire in Children and Adolescents

Brief description of study

The pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is still incompletely understood. Markers of autoimmunity and immunologic changes occur prior to the development of elevated blood sugar levels. Genetic risk accounts for approximately 40% of a person’s risk for T1D. Environmental influences are therefore responsible for the majority of risk. Diet and dietary exposures to pollutants are a potential mechanism through which risk for diabetes might be augmented. This study will validate a tool that can provide information about the quality of each subject’s diet. In addition, a potential benefit of this research may include the possibility of finding an agent that contributes to the onset and/or progression of T1D. In children, pediatric digestive disorders and Gastro Intestinal (GI) related issues are on the rise. Because of this, understanding what diet and dietary exposures children are exposed to when they have the diagnosis of GI diseases such as Celiac, Irritated Bowl Disease, Chrons, and many others. Exposures may be key to understanding the diagnosis better and preventing the onset.


Clinical Study Identifier: s17-01613
Principal Investigator: Mary Patricia Gallagher.


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