Ultra-processed food consumption and obesity in the Australian adult population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rapid simultaneous increases in ultra-processed food sales and obesity prevalence have been observed worldwide, including in Australia. Consumption of ultra-processed foods by the Australian population was previously shown to be systematically associated with increased risk of intakes of nutrients outside levels recommended for the prevention of obesity. This study aims to explore the association between ultra-processed food consumption and obesity among the Australian adult population and stratifying by age group, sex and physical activity level.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis of anthropometric and dietary data from 7411 Australians aged ≥20 years from the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2011-2012 was performed. Food consumption was evaluated

SUBMITTER: Machado PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7719194 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature