Association Between Ultraprocessed Food Intake and Self-Reported Arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ultraprocessed foods are typically high in fat, salt, sugar, and food additives, which may contribute to the development of arthritis. This study examined the association between ultraprocessed food intake and the presence of self-reported arthritis.

Methods

The 2001-2018 U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data was used to analyze the association between ultraprocessed food intake and arthritis in 2025. Ultraprocessed foods were identified by applying Nova classifications to 24-hour dietary recall data and expressed as a percentage of daily total energy intake. The outcomes were self-reported physician's diagnosis of arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Survey-weighted logistic regressions were conducted to analyze associations

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12632185 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature