Percentage of energy contribution according to the degree of industrial food processing and associated factors in adolescents (EVA-JF study, Brazil).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate energetic contribution according to the degree of industrial food processing and its association with sociodemographic, anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and behavioural characteristics in adolescents.

Design

Cross-sectional study (Adolescent Lifestyle Study). Food consumption was assessed using 24-h dietary recalls, with foods classified by degree of industrial progressing. The usual diet was estimated using the Multiple Source Method. In a linear regression model, the energy percentage (E %) was associated with sociodemographic, anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and behavioural characteristics, after adjustment for sex and age.

Setting

Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

Participants

Eight hundred and four adolescents, of both sexes, 14-19 yea

SUBMITTER: Melo AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10195385 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature