ERF of omega-3 fatty acids on intelligence quotient

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Scope

What is the exposure-response function (ERF) of omega-3 fatty acids on intelligence quotient, measured as prenatal exposure to omega-3 fatty acids and intelligence quotient (IQ) score in children.

Definition

Data

The study by Cohen et al. 2005 [1] estimates that increasing maternal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake by 100 mg/day increases child's IQ by 0.13 points D↷. This value represents central estimate while the upper and lower bound for this ERF is 0.08 and 0.18. Triangular distribution is used.

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Unit

IQ points/(100mg omega-3/d)

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References

  1. Cohen, J.T., PhD, Bellinger, D.C, PhD, W.E., MD, Bennett A., and Shaywitz B.A. 2005b. A Quantitative Analysis of Prenatal Intake of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cognitive Development. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2005;29(4):366–374).