Ultra-processed foods consumption and diet quality among preschool children and women of reproductive age from Argentina.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and diet quality among preschool children and women of reproductive age from Argentina.

Design

Cross-sectional and nationally representative survey. The food items were classified according to the NOVA system. Consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and wholegrains was estimated, and the energy and nutrients related to non-communicable disease (NCD) intake. Linear regression was used to assess the associations.

Setting

Argentina.

Participants

Children aged 2-5 years (n 7022), female adolescent aged 10-19 years (n 2165) and women aged 20-49 years (n 4414).

Results

UPF represented more than a quarter of total energy intake, 27 % i

SUBMITTER: Zapata ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10641612 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature