Ultraprocessing and presence of additives in commercially produced complementary foods in seven Southeast Asian countries: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been a dramatic shift in food systems, and the consumption of commercially processed and packaged foods has grown globally, including among older infants and young children. Many of these products are ultraprocessed and contain additives, with concerning implications for the health and nutrition of children.

Objectives

The study objectives were as follows: 1) to assess the levels of processing among different commercially produced complementary food product (CPCF) categories marketed in the Southeast Asia region, 2) to compare the nutrient content of CPCF products across levels of processing, and 3) to assess the types of additives present in different CPCF categories.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved secondary analysis of a cross-secti

SUBMITTER: Pries AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347792 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature