Associations between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors in young children.
By Tarun Sai LomteMay 22 2024Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated associations between ultra-processed food consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors in young children.
UPFs are low in essential nutrients but rich in sugars, saturated fats, sodium, and others, all linked to cardiometabolic health. Given their high affordability and availability, UPFs have become common in modern diets, especially among adolescents and children and in families with low education and socioeconomic status.
The COME-kids food and beverage frequency questionnaire was used to estimate the dietary intake of UPFs. Health centers determined adiposity and assessed cardiometabolic risk factors. Blood pressure was measured thrice at five-minute intervals. A simulation model was also fitted to evaluate associations between healthier food consumption and outcomes by substituting 100 g of UPFs with an equivalent amount of minimally processed or unprocessed foods. Sensitivity analyses examined associations by socio-professional levels, maternal education, and diet quality.
They were also likely to consume lower amounts of fiber, milk, protein, fat, protein, mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, white meat, cheese, eggs, fish, unprocessed red meat, nuts, fruits, vegetables, seafood, and cereals.
Adolescents Blood Blood Pressure Cardiometabolic Cardiovascular Disease Children Cholesterol Chronic Chronic Disease Diabetes Diet Education Fasting Food Glucose Meat Mortality Nutrients Obesity Protein Saturated Fats
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