The impact of consumption of ultra-processed foods on the nutritional status of adolescents / Impacto del consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en el estado nutricional de adolescentes
Rev. chil. nutr
;
46(4): 429-435, ago. 2019. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
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.
RESUMEN
RESUMEN Debido a su composición, los alimentos ultraprocesados pueden contribuir al exceso de peso. El objetivo del estudio fue verificar la asociación entre el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados y el sobrepeso en adolescentes. Estudio transversal con 617 adolescentes. Se evaluaron los datos sociodemográficos, antropométricos y de consumo de alimentos. Se usaron análisis de regresión lineal para verificar la asociación. Los alimentos ultraprocesados presentaron mayores proporciones de carbohidratos, lípidos y grasas saturadas en relación con la dieta total consumida. Sin embargo, este grupo de alimentos tenía una menor proporción de proteínas y fibras. La ingesta de ultraprocesados fue más frecuente en las mujeres y el sobrepeso se asoció positivamente con la ingestión de alimentos ultraprocesados. El alto consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados puede contribuir al aumento de peso. Por lo tanto, se debe fomentar la reducción del consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados para mejorar los hábitos alimenticios.
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Main subject:
Nutritional Status
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Adolescent
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Prepared Foods
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Feeding Behavior
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Fast Foods
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Obesity
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. chil. nutr
Journal subject:
Nutritional Sciences
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Piauí/BR
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