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. 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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Main Authors:	Monteles N,Larisse, Santos O,Karoline dos, Gomes,Keila Rejane Oliveira, Pacheco R,Malvina Thais, Gonçalves F,Karoline de Macêdo
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedad Chilena de Nutrición, Bromatología y Toxicología 2019
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0717-75182019000400429
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