Ultra-processed food intake in relation to metabolic health status in Iranian adolescents with overweight and obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many studies have explored the association between food intake and metabolic health. However, research on the association of consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and metabolic health in children and adolescents remains unclear. The objective of our study was to investigate the relation between UPFs consumption and metabolic health status in Iranian adolescents with overweight/obesity.

Methods

For this cross-sectional study, we selected a sample of 203 adolescents (101 boys and 102 girls) with a mean age of 13.98 ± 1.61 who were chosen using a multistage cluster random sampling method. We collected data on their dietary patterns using a validated 147-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Additionally, we measured anthropometric indices, blood press

SUBMITTER: Farzam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667992 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature