Ultra-Processed Food Intake in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Pilot Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased globally, particularly in developed countries. UPFs are energy-dense and nutrient-poor, and they often contain additives that can disrupt gut flora and increase intestinal permeability. There is evidence to suggest that processed foods may contribute to the onset of IBD and also impact its progression and response to treatment. This study investigated whether children with IBD consume more UPFs than healthy controls and examined the association between UPF intake and disease activity. Methods: This pilot cross-sectional case-control study recruited children with IBD from the Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic at the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute in Budapest, Hungary, between December 2023 and Fe

SUBMITTER: Kasznar E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12655334 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature