Dietary intake of low-income adults in South Africa: ultra-processed food consumption a cause for concern.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Given the rapidly changing food environment and proliferation of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in South Africa (SA), this study aimed to critically evaluate dietary quality and adequacy of low-income adults using the Nova classification system and WHO and World Cancer Research Fund dietary guidelines.

Design

Secondary household data and 1-d 24-h recalls were analysed from two cross-sectional studies conducted in 2017-2018. Foods consumed were classified according to the Nova classification system. Compliance with WHO dietary guidelines and UPF consumption trends were evaluated.

Setting

Three low-income areas (Langa, Khayalitsha and Mount Frere) in SA were included.

Participants

In total, 2521 participants (18-50 years) were included in the study.

Res

SUBMITTER: Frank T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882538 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature