Adherence to Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods among Spanish children: the SENDO project.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess whether higher adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) was associated with lower consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and lower free sugar intake.

Design

Cross-sectional analysis of baseline information among participants in the SENDO project, a Spanish paediatric cohort. Dietary information was collected through a semi-quantitative FFQ. Food items were classified according to the NOVA classification. Adherence to the MedDiet was evaluated through the KIDMED index.

Setting

Spain.

Participants

Three hundred eight-six children (52 % boys) with a mean age of 5·3 years old (sd 1·0) were included in the analysis.

Results

74·4 % of the children had moderate adherence to the MedDiet (mean KIDMED score: 5·9 points; sd

SUBMITTER: da Rocha BRS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10195382 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature