Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Sustainable Lifestyles: A Multicenter Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption has increased significantly in Latin America and Spain, impacting both health and environmental sustainability. To our knowledge, this is the first multicenter study to examine the association between UPF consumption and sustainable lifestyle behaviors in Latin America and Spain. Objective: To evaluate the association between UPF consumption and sustainable lifestyle behaviors in Latin America and Spain. Methods: This was an observational, analytical, multicenter, cross-sectional study. A validated, self-administered online questionnaire was distributed in 14 countries between March 2023 and January 2024. The survey collected sociodemographic data, UPF intake (classified using the NOVA system), body mass index and sust

SUBMITTER: Meza-Miranda ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12845370 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature