A prospective cohort study revealed significant associations between dietary patterns and the timing of menarche in adolescent girls, independent of body mass index and height. Girls following the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) experienced later menarche, while those following the Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Pattern (EDIP) reached menarche earlier. These findings have implications for chronic disease risk reduction, emphasizing the role of diet quality in influencing menarche timing.

Source: Human Reproduction