“Characterization of visual function parameters in relation to macular pigment optical density in a pediatric population”

This study found no correlation between MPOD and visual function parameters in children with medium to high adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Furthermore, adherence to the Mediterranean diet - and the associated lutein and zeaxanthin intake - showed no significant association with MPOD values or visual performance in this pediatric sample. These findings suggest that children's dietary habits may not influence MPOD values or visual function. Further studies with more diverse and larger pediatric populations, including children with low dietary adherence, are warranted to clarify these relationships.