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Vol. 12 No. 10 (2025)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

IMPACT OF NUTRITION ON AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION IN CHILDREN

Published 2025-10-17

  • Abduboriy Sattorjonovich Soliyev

Abstract

Background: Proper autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation is essential for maintaining physiological homeostasis and supporting growth and development in children. Nutrition is a modifiable factor that can influence ANS function.

Keywords

Autonomic nervous system, children, nutrition, heart rate variability, resting heart rate, blood pressure, dietary intervention, pediatric health

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