The impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescents
ABSTRACT Because of its composition, ultra-processed foods can contribute to excess weight. The objective of the study was to verify the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and overweight in adolescents. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 617 adolescents. Sociodemogra...
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oai:scielo:S0717-751820190004004292019-06-28The impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescentsMonteles N,LarisseSantos O,Karoline dosGomes,Keila Rejane OliveiraPacheco R,Malvina ThaisGonçalves F,Karoline de Macêdo Adolescents Food consumption Obesity Ultra-processed foods ABSTRACT Because of its composition, ultra-processed foods can contribute to excess weight. The objective of the study was to verify the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and overweight in adolescents. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 617 adolescents. Sociodemographic, anthropometric and food consumption data were evaluated. Linear regression analyses were used to verify the association. Ultra-processed foods presented higher proportions of carbohydrates, lipids and saturated fat in relation to the total diet consumed. However, this food group had a lower proportion of proteins and fibers. Intake of ultra-processed foods was more frequent in females and being overweight was positively associated with the ingestion of ultra-processed foods. The high consumption of ultra-processed foods can contribute to weight gain. Therefore, the reduction of consumption of ultra-processed foods should be encouraged to improve eating habits.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSociedad Chilena de Nutrición, Bromatología y ToxicologíaRevista chilena de nutrición v.46 n.4 20192019-08-01text/htmlhttp://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0717-75182019000400429en10.4067/S0717-75182019000400429 |
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ABSTRACT Because of its composition, ultra-processed foods can contribute to excess weight. The objective of the study was to verify the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and overweight in adolescents. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 617 adolescents. Sociodemographic, anthropometric and food consumption data were evaluated. Linear regression analyses were used to verify the association. Ultra-processed foods presented higher proportions of carbohydrates, lipids and saturated fat in relation to the total diet consumed. However, this food group had a lower proportion of proteins and fibers. Intake of ultra-processed foods was more frequent in females and being overweight was positively associated with the ingestion of ultra-processed foods. The high consumption of ultra-processed foods can contribute to weight gain. Therefore, the reduction of consumption of ultra-processed foods should be encouraged to improve eating habits. |
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Monteles N,Larisse Santos O,Karoline dos Gomes,Keila Rejane Oliveira Pacheco R,Malvina Thais Gonçalves F,Karoline de Macêdo |
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Monteles N,Larisse Santos O,Karoline dos Gomes,Keila Rejane Oliveira Pacheco R,Malvina Thais Gonçalves F,Karoline de Macêdo |
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Monteles N,Larisse |
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The impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescents |
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The impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescents |
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The impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescents |
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The impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescents |
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The impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescents |
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impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescents |
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Sociedad Chilena de Nutrición, Bromatología y Toxicología |
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