Ultra-processed foods and recommended intake levels of nutrients linked to non-communicable diseases in Australia: evidence from a nationally representative cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to describe the consumption of ultra-processed foods in Australia and its association with the intake of nutrients linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (2011-2012).

Participants

12,153 participants aged 2+ years.

Main outcome measures

Average dietary content of nutrients linked to NCDs and the prevalence of intake outside levels recommended for the prevention of NCDs.

Data analysis

Food items were classified according to the NOVA system, a classification based on the nature, extent and purpose of industrial food processing. The contribution of each NOVA food group and their subgroups to total energy intake was calculated. Mean nu

SUBMITTER: Machado PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6720475 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature