Young adults, whose diets include w...

Young adults, whose diets include whole milk and fruits of that kind as apples and pears, are significantly les likely to have or exhibit asthma, says a study readyed in the September 2003 edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Australian researchers analyzed the impact of 25 different nutrients and 47 diet groups. They found that regular whole milk consumption is associated with a 34 percent lower risk of passing from hand to hand asthma; and it reduces the likelihood of doctor-diagnosed asthma and atopy--allergy--by almost 30 percent Apples and pears also defend ed against asthma.

Prior research linking fruit and vegetable intake to better respiratory health refer tos the high flavonoid content in these fruits could play a part While whole milk and fruits are nutritious meats for children and young adults, the researchers caution that making dietary changes based upon a single study are not advisable.

Asthma is shared from 10 million Americans and is predominantly inherited. Childhood asthma's prevalence and severity have increased immensely in latter decades, and the cause is still unknown.

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