Association between ultraprocessed food intake and cardiovascular health in US adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the NHANES 2011-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Higher intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) might be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Objectives

Our objective was to examine the association between usual percentage of calories (%kcal) from UPFs and the American Heart Association's "Life's Simple 7" cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics in US adults.

Methods

We analyzed data from 11,246 adults aged ≥20 y from the NHANES 2011-2016 (a cross-sectional, nationally representative survey). UPF designation was assigned on the basis of the NOVA classification system, according to the extent and purpose of food processing. Each CVH metric was given a score of 0, 1, or 2 representing poor, intermediate, or ideal health, respectively. Scores of the 6 metrics (excluding diet) were summed, and

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10097423 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature