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{"title":"Hyperventilation Syndrome in a Child: Electrolyte Disturbances and Cardiac Involvement in Anxiety-Related Presentations.","authors":"Andrea Calandrino, Anna Carla Defilippi, Gemma Eftimiadi, Luca Antonio Ramenghi, Diego Minghetti","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17050087","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17050087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Hyperventilation Syndrome (HVS) is a well-recognized physiological consequence of acute anxiety, often resulting in respiratory alkalosis and subsequent electrolyte imbalances. Among these, a reduction in ionized calcium levels can lead to neuromuscular irritability and electrocardiographic abnormalities such as QTc prolongation. Although well-documented in specific settings, including autism spectrum disorders and drug-induced crises, such complications are rarely described in otherwise healthy pediatric patients presenting with isolated anxiety episodes. This report aims to raise awareness of anxiety-driven somatic manifestations, particularly in the context of the rising prevalence of mental health disorders among children and adolescents. <b>Methods:</b> We report the case of a previously healthy 10-year-old girl presenting to the emergency department with acute agitation and hyperventilation. Clinical examination revealed neuromuscular symptoms, including Trousseau's sign and flexion posture. Initial laboratory testing and arterial blood gas analysis indicated respiratory alkalosis with decreased ionized calcium levels, and a resting ECG showed QTc prolongation (510 ms). Treatment included intravenous midazolam, a balanced electrolyte solution, and oral bromazepam during intensive observation with cardiac monitoring. <b>Results:</b> The patient's symptoms progressively improved following anxiolytic and supportive therapy. Electrolyte abnormalities normalized within 48 h, with complete resolution of the prolonged QTc (430 ms). No arrhythmias or other complications occurred. Outpatient psychological follow-up was arranged upon discharge. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case underscores the importance of considering anxiety as a primary etiology in pediatric patients with apparent metabolic or cardiac abnormalities. Early psychiatric recognition and targeted supportive care can prevent overtreatment and reduce the burden on emergency and cardiologic resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12452383/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Percentile Distribution of Habitual-Correction Visual Acuity in a Sample of 1500 Children Aged 5 to 15 Years in Italy.","authors":"Alessio Facchin, Marilena Mazzilli, Silvio Maffioletti","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040085","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Early identification of visual disorders in children is essential to prevent long-term visual impairment and support academic development. Despite the recognized importance of visual screenings, no universal consensus exists on which visual parameters or threshold values should be used, particularly for measuring visual acuity (VA) in pediatric populations. <b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to develop age-related percentile norms for VA using LEA symbol charts. <b>Methods</b>: A sample of Italian schoolchildren aged 5 to 15 years (<i>n</i> = 1510) participated in the study. Data were collected retrospectively from school-based vision screenings conducted across 12 schools in the Lombardy and Piedmont regions from 2010 to 2019. Monocular and binocular VA were measured at 3 m using a standardized LEA symbol chart, and values were scored letter-by-letter on a LogMAR scale. Smoothed percentile curves were derived using Box-Cox, Cole, and Green distribution modeling and regression analysis. <b>Results:</b> The results showed a non-linear improvement in VA with age. Compared to prior studies, LEA symbols yielded slightly lower VA scores, reinforcing the need for chart-specific norms. The 50th percentile VA improved from approximately +0.07 LogMAR at age 6 to about -0.09 LogMAR at age 15. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings highlight the importance of age-specific, chart-specific, and statistically robust reference data for VA screening in children. The derived percentile tables offer a more sensitive tool than fixed cut-offs for identifying visual anomalies and tailoring clinical interventions. This work contributes to standardizing pediatric VA screening practices and improving early detection of visual deficits.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389372/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Case Report of a Neonate with Severe Perinatal Asphyxia: A Multidisciplinary Approach Involving Therapeutic Hypothermia and Physiotherapy.","authors":"Marcelina Powązka, Maciej Grzeszczuk, Tatiana Jagodzińska, Ewa Syweńki, Rita Suchanska, Ewa Gieysztor","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040086","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), a leading cause of perinatal mortality and neurological impairment, affects 1-8/1000 live births in developed countries. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH), the standard treatment for moderate to severe HIE, reduces brain injury by lowering metabolic demand and inhibiting apoptosis. This case study presents a full-term female newborn delivered via caesarean section due to intrauterine asphyxia, with meconium aspiration syndrome and severe HIE (Apgar 0/0/0/2). Notwithstanding the presence of multiorgan failure and grade II intraventricular haemorrhage, TH was initiated within six hours. The patient received circulatory and respiratory support, sedation, and nitric oxide. Early rehabilitation was initiated immediately. Neurofunctional assessment using the TIMP test revealed initial delays (16-25th percentile) at 11 weeks of age; however, the subsequent two evaluations, conducted approximately every two weeks, indicated that the patient was within normal developmental ranges. A similar outcome was observed in the AIMS assessment conducted at seven months of age, which also yielded normal results. Despite MRI findings post-TH showing hypoxic and haemorrhagic lesions, the patient achieved normal development. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of combining TH with early physiotherapy in mitigating severe consequences of HIE, such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Long-term follow-up remains crucial for detecting later deficits, particularly during school age. The outcome of this case underscores the significance of timely intervention and multidisciplinary care. While TH and rehabilitation have been shown to improve prognosis, ongoing monitoring is crucial to ensure optimal neurological development trajectories.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389340/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Rare Case of Aortic Dissection 10 Years Post Percutaneous Catheterization Retrieval of an Embolized PDA Device in a Patient with Down Syndrome.","authors":"Youna Park, Hong Ryang Kil, Sang Yoon Kim, Geena Kim","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040084","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are no recorded cases of catheter-induced aortic dissection in pediatric patients. We report a unique case of a pediatric patient with Down syndrome who developed a long-standing dissecting aortic aneurysm. The patient underwent successful stent insertion 10 years after experiencing difficulty retrieving an embolized patent ductus arteriosus device. The Down syndrome presented a complex clinical scenario, making diagnosis challenging due to a lack of cooperation and uncertainty about when the dissection occurred, as symptoms like pain were not reported. Though rare in children, it is vital to recognize procedures such as percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus followed by device retrieval as potential risk factors for aortic dissections in the pediatric population.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389546/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence and Its Components in Adolescents from Western Mexico.","authors":"Diego Ortega-Pacheco, Roberto Carlos Rosales-Gómez, Teresa Arcelia García-Cobián, Lidia Ariadna Rubio-Chávez, Angélica Adriana Gutiérrez-Rubio, José Hugo Rivera-Ramírez, Susan Andrea Gutiérrez-Rubio","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040083","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the predictive risk factors associated with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adolescents from the western region of Mexico.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 516 adolescents. Anthropometric data, blood pressure, and biochemical determinations were obtained. The diagnosis of MetS was based on the criteria proposed by de Ferranti in 2004. The triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) was calculated, where a value >4.68 indicates insulin resistance (IR). Risk factors associated with MetS were evaluated using a logistic regression model. The statistical analysis was performed with the level of statistical significance established was <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The MetS prevalence was 17.2% among adolescents. One out of every two adolescents with obesity presented with MetS. Abdominal obesity and dyslipidemia are the most common components. Predictors of MetS included male sex, early adolescence, waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) > 0.5, increased body fat percentage, and TyG Index > 4.68 (IR). In the sex-specific analysis, a WHtR > 0.5 and IR were associated with MetS in female adolescents. In male adolescents, IR and body fat percentage were associated with MetS. The WHtR was associated with IR, and hypertriglyceridemia was associated with elevated alanine aminotransferase.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this study, two out of ten adolescents presented with MetS. In boys, a high prevalence of abdominal obesity, hypoalphalipoproteinemia, insulin resistance and MetS was observed. The risk of developing MetS is greater in preadolescent boys with abdominal obesity, high levels of body fat, and a TyG index > 4.68.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389185/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of a Volar Displaced Salter-Harris III Mallet Fracture in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.","authors":"Alexander Baur, Taylor Anthony, Keith Lustig, Michael L Lee","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040082","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Finger injuries are common in pediatric patients and typically heal well with conservative management. However, rare fracture patterns involving significant displacement and physeal injury, such as the one described in this case, require specialized surgical intervention to ensure proper healing and prevent long-term complications. <b>Case Presentation:</b> A 12-year-old left-hand-dominant female presented with pain, swelling, and deformity at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint following hyperextension of the left fifth digit. Initial radiographs revealed a volar displaced intra-articular fracture with physis involvement, confirmed by computed tomography (CT) imaging. Conservative management with closed reduction and splinting failed to achieve adequate alignment. Surgical intervention was performed via a dorsal approach, utilizing ORIF with K-wire fixation to restore joint congruity and ensure anatomic alignment. <b>Outcomes:</b> Postoperative follow-up demonstrated satisfactory healing, maintained reduction, and resolution of pain with no complications. The patient regained functional use of the digit with minimal stiffness, and the growth plate remained uninvolved during the recovery period. <b>Discussion:</b> This case underscores the importance of advanced imaging, early referral, and tailored surgical intervention for rare mallet fractures involving volar displacement and physeal injury. ORIF provided reliable stabilization and optimal outcomes in this complex case. <b>Conclusions:</b> Volar displaced Salter-Harris III fractures of the DIP joint are rare and challenging injuries in pediatric patients. This case highlights the role of ORIF in achieving successful outcomes and emphasizes the importance of precise reduction and stabilization to prevent long-term complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389003/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validation of Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)-Related Pediatric Treatment Evaluation Checklist (PTEC).","authors":"Andrey Vyshedskiy, Anna Conkey, Kelly DeWeese, Frank Benno Junghanns, James B Adams, Richard E Frye","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040081","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>The objective of this study was to validate a new parent-reported scale for tracking Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). PANS is a condition characterized by a sudden and severe onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms. To meet diagnostic criteria, an individual must present with either obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or severely restricted food intake, accompanied by at least two additional cognitive, behavioral, or emotional symptoms. These may include anxiety, emotional instability, depression, irritability, aggression, oppositional behaviors, developmental or behavioral regression, a decline in academic skills such as handwriting or math, sensory abnormalities, frequent urination, and enuresis. The onset of symptoms is usually triggered by an infection or an abnormal immune/inflammatory response. Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) is a subtype of PANS specifically linked to strep infections.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We developed a 101-item PANS/PANDAS and Related Inflammatory Brain Disorders Treatment Evaluation Checklist (PTEC) designed to assess changes to a patient's symptoms over time along 10 subscales: Behavior/Mood, OCD, Anxiety, Food intake, Tics, Cognitive/Developmental, Sensory, Other, Sleep, and Health. The psychometric quality of PTEC was tested with 225 participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The internal reliability of the PTEC was excellent (Cronbach's alpha = 0.96). PTEC exhibited adequate test-retest reliability (<i>r</i> = 0.6) and excellent construct validity, supported by a strong correlation with the Health subscale of the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (<i>r</i> = 0.8).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We hope that PTEC will assist parents and clinicians in the monitoring and treatment of PANS. The PTEC questionnaire is freely available at neuroimmune.org/PTEC.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389426/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eosinophilic Esophagitis in a 3-Year-Old Girl with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1: The First Reported Case.","authors":"Aleksandra Marzec, Elżbieta Jarocka-Cyrta, Marta Ruskań-Bakun","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040080","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1) is a severe neuromuscular disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy, including the muscles of the oral cavity and esophagus. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic, allergic disease, presents with eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus, leading to esophageal dysmotility. Feeding difficulties may occur in both conditions. So far, the coexistence of EoE and SMA1 has not been described; we present the first such case. <b>Case presentation:</b> The patient was a girl with SMA1 diagnosed shortly after birth, treated with nusinersen and onasemnogene abeparvovec, and fed a standard industrial diet through a gastrostomy. In her second year of life, she developed increasing symptoms: distress during feeding, regurgitation, vomiting, and weight loss. She was treated with proton pump inhibitors without clinical improvement. Gastroscopy was performed, revealing superficial epithelial damage with bleeding in the proximal esophagus. Histopathology showed chronic inflammation with up to 150 eosinophils per high-power field, microabscesses, spongiosis, and basal layer hypertrophy. The girl was diagnosed with EoE. Her diet was switched from a standard industrial formula to an amino acid-based formula, which led to marked clinical improvement, the resolution of symptoms, and appropriate weight gain. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case report highlights the challenges of diagnosing EoE in SMA1 patients and emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary approaches and further investigation of allergic manifestations in SMA1 patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389702/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship with Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines in Preschool-Aged Children: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Markel Rico-González, Ursula Småland Goth, Ricardo Martín-Moya, Luca Paolo Ardigò","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040079","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: Physical activity (PA) during preschool is vital for supporting physiological development, enhancing cognitive abilities and fostering socio-emotional growth. However, consistent disparities in meeting PA guidelines have been observed. This systematic review aims to identify studies that compared preschoolers' PA, as measured by technological devices, with recommended PA guidelines. Specifically, it examines (i) factors associated with meeting PA guidelines and (ii) the outcomes observed when children meet these guidelines. <b>Methods</b>: The search strategy was designed based on the PICOS framework. Then, a systematic review was conducted using four databases to identify studies that included children from 0 to 6 years old participating in PA sessions recorded through technological devices. PA is compared with guidelines, and correlations were reported. <b>Results</b>: Of the 52 studies reviewed, most found that meeting PA guidelines in preschool-aged children was linked to favourable outcomes across multiple domains. Children who met the guidelines tended to show better motor competence, emotional regulation and cognitive skills, particularly in areas like working memory and social understanding. However, the relationship with body composition and body mass index was inconsistent, suggesting that the benefits of PA in early childhood extend beyond weight-related measures. <b>Conclusions</b>: Meeting PA guidelines in early childhood is strongly associated with cognitive development, emotional regulation, motor skills and social behaviours. However, adherence varies significantly due to a complex mix of individual, familial, socioeconomic and environmental factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389701/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pilot Study on the Evaluation of the Diet of a Mexican Population of Adolescents.","authors":"Karen Rubí Escamilla-Gutiérrez, Alejandra López-García, Nelly Del Socorro Cruz-Cansino, José Alberto Ariza-Ortega, Eli Mireya Sandoval-Gallegos, Esther Ramírez-Moreno, José Arias-Rico","doi":"10.3390/pediatric17040078","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pediatric17040078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Adolescence is characterized by physical and psychosocial changes. This implies modifying or implementing correct nutritional habits at an early age, which would have an impact on a healthy adult life. <b>Objectives:</b> The FFQ of dietary patterns has not been estimated in the population of adolescents. Therefore, conducting a pilot, cross-sectional, comparative, and correlational study, we sought to identify frequently consumed foods in an adolescent population. <b>Methods:</b> As part of the methodology, a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) was given to a non-probability convenience sample of 178 subjects aged 14 to 19 years to evaluate the most frequently consumed foods. <b>Results:</b> This study showed that the diet of Mexican adolescents was characterized with little variability in the foods consumed: 28.20% of the population had a good consumption of milk (1 to 5 serving/day), 16.50% of sugars, and 16% of cereals, while only less than 15% had a good consumption of source animal foods, fruits and vegetables, oils, and fat. <b>Conclusions:</b> Mexican adolescents have demonstrated that their diet is poorly varied. Adolescence is an important period in life that can define habitual dietary intake, and therefore, it is crucial to promote healthy eating at this age. Further research and appropriate public policies are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12389734/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}