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Eating three or more burgers was linked to asthma.
Writing in the journal Thorax, they said eating fruit, vegetables and fish appeared to protect against asthma.
But they said eating burgers could be linked to other unhealthy habits, which may be the real trigger factor.
The study looked at the habits of children in both wealthy and poorer countries between 1995 and 2005. Parents were asked about their children's diets, and whether they had ever been diagnosed with asthma or had suffered wheezing.
The effects of their diet seemed to vary depending on where they lived.
Fruit and vegetables appeared to be more protective in less affluent parts of the world, while eating lots of fish was more helpful in richer countries.
Eating at least three burgers a week was linked to a greater risk of asthma and wheezing, but only in wealthier countries.
Dr Gabriele Nagel, one of the authors, said this may be because asthma is a collection of symptoms rather than a single condition, and different things may trigger it in different parts of the world.
"This gives us more understanding of how asthma affects different people, and its effects in developing as well as developed countries," she said.
The paper suggested that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables may be helpful because of the protective effects of antioxidants and vitamin C.
High levels of unhealthy fats in burgers could increase the risk of asthma. However, the authors said children who ate several burgers a week were likely to have other unhealthy lifestyle habits as well.
The study did not adjust for levels of obesity.
Obesity link Asthma UK said the paper helped add to the understanding of how asthma and diet are connected.
But it urged caution because children's weight can have a significant influence on asthma symptoms.
Dr Elaine Vickers, research relations manager at Asthma UK, said: "Previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help to reduce a child's risk of developing asthma symptoms.
"Our advice to parents is therefore to ensure that children eat a healthy, balanced diet and also get plenty of exercise."
Dr Keith Prowse from the British Lung Foundation said further investigation was needed for more conclusive evidence about the effects of diet and lifestyle.
"We would like to reinforce the need for children to have a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle," he said.
Children who eat a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of developing asthma, but eating three or more burgers a week is linked to a higher risk, research suggests.
Researchers looked at 50,000 children from 20 countries. Writing in the journal Thorax, they said eating fruit, vegetables and fish appeared to protect against asthma.
But they said eating burgers could be linked to other unhealthy habits, which may be the real trigger factor.
The study looked at the habits of children in both wealthy and poorer countries between 1995 and 2005. Parents were asked about their children's diets, and whether they had ever been diagnosed with asthma or had suffered wheezing.
The effects of their diet seemed to vary depending on where they lived.
Fruit and vegetables appeared to be more protective in less affluent parts of the world, while eating lots of fish was more helpful in richer countries.
Eating at least three burgers a week was linked to a greater risk of asthma and wheezing, but only in wealthier countries.
Dr Gabriele Nagel, one of the authors, said this may be because asthma is a collection of symptoms rather than a single condition, and different things may trigger it in different parts of the world.
"This gives us more understanding of how asthma affects different people, and its effects in developing as well as developed countries," she said.
The paper suggested that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables may be helpful because of the protective effects of antioxidants and vitamin C.
High levels of unhealthy fats in burgers could increase the risk of asthma. However, the authors said children who ate several burgers a week were likely to have other unhealthy lifestyle habits as well.
The study did not adjust for levels of obesity.
Obesity link Asthma UK said the paper helped add to the understanding of how asthma and diet are connected.
But it urged caution because children's weight can have a significant influence on asthma symptoms.
Dr Elaine Vickers, research relations manager at Asthma UK, said: "Previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help to reduce a child's risk of developing asthma symptoms.
"Our advice to parents is therefore to ensure that children eat a healthy, balanced diet and also get plenty of exercise."
Dr Keith Prowse from the British Lung Foundation said further investigation was needed for more conclusive evidence about the effects of diet and lifestyle.
"We would like to reinforce the need for children to have a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle," he said.
Comment From Emmanuel Arroyo, LAc
As the Article mentions asthma is more common on wealthy nations while on poorer regions we see less conditions that are called "diseases from affluence" ... If you have read the book "The China Study" you have realized that diseases from affluence are common on nations with a higher consumption of animal products ...I have even found interesting that Mental Health Foundation with Headquarters in United Kingdom have reported that since 1950 animal derived products has been increasing while fruits, vegetables and seafood have declined significantly. More interesting is the fact that in the last 10 years English people have reduced their consumption of beef, fats and other "hazardous" food from their diet yet the Depression keeps escalating. When we compare The China Study with the Report from Mental Health Foundation we notice something in common: People or citizens are suffering of ailments that in the past were only common among rich, affluent citizens...and what they had in common? A diet rich in animal based products (dairy, beef, chicken, etc, etc etc) and less fruits and vegetables... Our diet you should be mainly fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts, seafood and sparingly grains...our diet should be .8% or less animal based according to "The China Study" book.
I have incorporated in my diet these changes and for my surprise my thinning and hair loss problem stopped and now seems to be reversing...every family member and patient that saw me before I started my new change in diet are witnesses on how a simple change in diet can make great improvements.
According to biologist Jerry A Coyne we humans have not changed that much (biochemically speaking) which means that the same biochemistry we had 3 million of years ago is the same one nowadays which means that our bodies are prone to work better given a very specific type of diet. This diet has been called the cave men diet or the paleolithic diet...
About Emmanuel Arroyo, LAc
Emmanuel Arroyo is a New York state licensed acupuncturist and chinese medicine herbalist certified by NCCAOM that has special interest on nutrition, depression and men's health problems among others. Recently he has incorporated essential oils and energy work with great results.
You can contact Emmanuel Arroyo, LAc via email dr.agujas@gmail.com or by calling at 917-324-1140
You can contact Emmanuel Arroyo, LAc via email dr.agujas@gmail.com or by calling at 917-324-1140
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Now I will try to intake more numbers of burgers as they are directly linked with the problem of asthma.
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