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Researchers in Germany, the U.K. and Spain say it’s not clear whether the burgers themselves are the cause. It may be that kids who eat a lot of burgers also tend to be obese, which is a known risk factor for asthma. The researchers also reported that following a Mediterranean diet -- eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and fish -- may reduce the lifetime prevalence of asthma and wheezing.

While it’s way too early to say definitively whether diet can either cause or prevent asthma in children, my feeling is that if there’s even a chance that the likelihood or severity of asthma can be reduced by eating fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods, that’s a good reason to start eating more of them. It certainly can’t hurt!