Ultra-processed foods, dietary diversity and micronutrient intakes in the Australian population.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the association between ultra-processed foods consumption and dietary diversity and micronutrient intake in Australia.

Methods

As part of the Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (2011-2012), 12,153 participants aged 2 years and above were recruited and interviewed. Dietary intake data were collected by two 24-h dietary recalls using the Automated Multiple-Pass Method. The NOVA classification system was used to group the food items based on the extent and purpose of industrial food processing. The mean micronutrient contents were calculated for the total diet, and for two diet fractions; one made up entirely of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4) and the other consisting of all non-ultra-processed foods (aggregation of NO

SUBMITTER: Houshialsadat Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10798929 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature