Dietary Total Fat Intake and Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake and Child Growth and Development Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Dietary Total Fat Intake and Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake and Child Growth and Development Outcomes: A Systematic Review: Initial Publication Date: November 7, 2024Amendment Date: November 18, 2024(Amendments Details–see Section VII) Dietary Total Fat Intake and Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake and Child Growth and Development Outcomes: A Systematic Review (Submission deadline extended until December 18, 2024) The purpose of this evidence review is to identify and synthesize peer-reviewed and published research available since the last US-Canadian joint dietary guidelines were established regarding effects of total fat and particular polyunsaturated fatty acids on generally healthy populations at different life stages with diverse genetic backgrounds, health statuses, and nutritional needs. The goal of this review will enable dietary recommendations to be aligned with the most current and comprehensive evidence and that the recommendations lead to health behaviors that enhance pregnancy outcomes and optimize physical growth and cognitive development from conception through adolescence, ultimately maximizing health and wellbeing. (Section 944 (c) of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 299c 3(c)] requires that information collected for research conducted or supported by AHRQ that identifies individuals or establishments be used only for the purpose for which it was supplied unless they consent to the use of the information for another purpose.)