Girls’ Diets May Affect the Timing of Their First Period

Girls with anti-inflammatory diets may start menstruation later, potentially reducing risks of diabetes, obesity, and breast cancer in adulthood.

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Girls who eat a healthy diet as children, regardless of their body size, may start their first menstrual period at an older age compared to those who eat less healthy foods, according to a new study.

Based on the results, the types of food eaten by girls during childhood and adolescence, and whether they cause inflammation, may influence the timing of periods, rather than their height and body mass index.