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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of mental health in childhood and adolescence with four outcomes at 18 years: ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, body mass index (BMI), excessive weight (EW), and body composition, including fat mass (FM) and fat free mass (FFM) in kg, FM index (FMI) and FFM index (FFMI) in kg/m2. METHODS: Cohort study in which The Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA) (6 and 11 years) and the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) (18 years) provided information on internalizing (INT), externalizing (EXT) and any mental disorder (ANY). The exposure was classified in: "never", "at 6 and/or 11 years", "at 18 years only" and "at 6, 11, and 18 years". Linear and logistic regression were run. All analyses were stratified by sex. RESULTS: A total of 2722 participants were analyzed. At 18 years, female with EXT disorders at 6 and/or 11 years presented higher BMI (ß: 1.70; 0.18-3.23), FM (ß: 4.74; 1.42-8.06), and FMI (ß: 1.53; 0.28-2.79) than those who never had. The odds of EW at 18 years was also higher in females with EXT disorders at 6 and/or 11 years (OR: 3.39; 1.56-7.36) and at the three time points (OR: 7.08; 1.69-29.59). Males with EXT disorders at 6 and/or 11 years presented higher FM (ß: 4.45; 1.85-7.06) and FMI (ß: 1.47; 0.63-2.31). CONCLUSIONS: Among children and adolescents showing symptoms of EXT disorders, weight should be monitored carefully, thus ultimately contributing to reduce the burden of EW in adolescence.

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Composição Corporal , Índice de Massa Corporal , Saúde Mental , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adolescente , Criança , Saúde Mental/estatística & dados numéricos , Transtornos Mentais/epidemiologia , Estudos de Coortes , Obesidade Infantil/psicologia , Obesidade Infantil/epidemiologia

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Inadequate practices during complementary feeding are associated with malnutrition, especially in children experiencing vulnerable conditions and social inequality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the trends in complementary feeding indicators (CFIs) according to participation in a Brazilian cash transferu program-the Bolsa Família Program (BFP). This was a time-series study with secondary data from 600,138 children assisted from 2015 to 2019 and registered within the Brazilian Food and Nutrition Surveillance System. The CFIs assessed were food introduction, minimum meal frequency and appropriate consistency, minimum dietary diversity, iron-rich food, vitamin A-rich food, ultra-processed food consumption, and zero vegetable or fruit consumption. Prevalence and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for the CFIs according to BFP, the region of residence, and the child's age. The Prais-Winsten regression method was used to analyze the temporal trend. There was a steady trend for all CFIs of a healthy diet. A decrease in ultra-processed food consumption for both BFP (-10.02%) and non-BFP children (-9.34%) was observed over the years. Children residing in the North and Northeast regions and those enrolled in the BFP were more distant from the recommended feeding practices when compared to the other regions and non-BFP children. The results highlight the relevance of nutritional surveillance and the need to improve food and nutrition public policies for children aged 6-23 months, particularly for those experiencing greater social vulnerability.

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Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição do Lactente , Humanos , Brasil , Lactente , Assistência Alimentar/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Masculino , Inquéritos Nutricionais , Dieta/economia , Dieta/estatística & dados numéricos

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Introduction: Frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) during pregnancy is linked to excess intake of added sugar, fat, and sodium and inadequacy of several micronutrients. Diet quality during pregnancy should be maximized as inadequate levels of key nutrients and excessive intake of energy and added sugar might influence mother-child health. We aimed to estimate the contribution (% of total calories) of ultra-processed products to the total energy intake by pre-gestational body mass index (BMI) categories and Hb status during pregnancy in participants from the MAS-Lactancia Cohort. Methods: Pre-gestational weight, hemoglobin levels, 24-h dietary intake recall interviews, and sociodemographic data were collected during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Reported consumed foods were categorized using the NOVA classification, and the contribution of calories from each NOVA category was estimated using the Mexican Food Database. We estimated medians and interquartile ranges (p25 and p75) for dietary intake and energy contributions. The comparison of intake between the second and third trimesters was done using the Wilcoxon test. In addition, a quantile regression model with an interaction between pre-gestational BMI and Hb levels status in tertiles over the percentage of energy from UPFs was adjusted by age and socioeconomic status. Results: The contribution to total energy intake from UPFs was 27.4% in the second trimester and 27% in the third trimester (with no statistical difference). The percentage of energy intake from UPFs was higher in women who started pregnancy with obesity and presented the lowest levels of Hb (1st tertile), 23.1, 35.8, and 44.7% for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles, respectively, compared to those with normal BMI and the highest tertile of Hb levels: 18, 29.0, and 38.6% for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles, respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion, UPF intake in pregnant women is similar to the general population and was higher for those with pre-gestational obesity and the lowest tertile of Hb levels. UPF contributes also to sugar, saturated fat, and sodium, which may adversely affect the health of mothers and their offspring.

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Introduction: The increase in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) intake has raised concerns about its impact on public health. Prospective observational studies have reported significant associations between higher intake of UPFs and adverse health outcomes. The aim of this study is to determine whether these associations could be confirmed in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Methods: We conducted a systematic review to analyze the evidence on the effects of UPFs intake on health. A systematic search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, LILACS, and CENTRAL up to April 22, 2024. RCTs in English, Spanish, and Portuguese evaluating the health effects of interventions to modify UPFs intake were included. The certainty of evidence was determined using the GRADE methodology. Results: Three educational intervention studies and one controlled feeding trial were included, evaluating the effect of reducing the consumption of UPFs (455 participants, median follow-up, 12 weeks). No significant effects were observed in 30 out of the 42 outcomes evaluated. The controlled feeding trial in adults with stable weight showed a reduction in energy intake, carbohydrates, and fat (low certainty of evidence), as well as in body weight, total cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol (moderate certainty of evidence). In the educational intervention studies, a reduction in body weight and waist circumference was observed (low certainty of evidence) in women with obesity, as well as improvement in some dimensions of quality of life (very low certainty of evidence). No significant changes were observed in children and adolescents with obesity, while in overweight pregnant women, the consumption of UPFs was not reduced, so the observed benefits could be attributed to other components of the intervention. Conclusion: Interventions aimed at reducing the consumption of UPFs showed benefits on some anthropometric and dietary intake outcomes, although significant effects were not observed for most of the evaluated outcomes. The limited number and significant methodological limitations of the studies prevent definitive conclusions. Further well-designed and conducted RCTs are needed to understand the effects of UPF consumption on health.Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023469984.

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The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated various determinants of mental disorders. Several behavioral changes were observed given this increase, including harmful health consequences, such as excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). To assess this relationship, we investigated the meditational role of symptoms of mental disorders (anxiety and depression) in the association between stress resulting from social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and the consumption of UPFs in 3884 Brazilian public employees in a supplementary study of the ELSA-Brasil study. Structural equation models (SEMs) were estimated to assess the direct and indirect effects mediated by symptoms of mental disorders. The results suggested a significant and positive mediational effect of the symptoms of mental disorders on the association between the stress resulting from social distancing and the consumption of UPFs. These findings contribute to informing the need for policies and early interventions in potentially stressful situations, with a focus on the promotion of mental health, and may thus help prevent or reduce the consumption of unhealthy foods.

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COVID-19 , Fast Foods , Distanciamento Físico , SARS-CoV-2 , Estresse Psicológico , Humanos , COVID-19/psicologia , COVID-19/epidemiologia , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , Brasil/epidemiologia , Feminino , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto , Depressão/epidemiologia , Ansiedade , Transtornos Mentais/epidemiologia , Transtornos Mentais/etiologia , Saúde Mental/estatística & dados numéricos , Pandemias , Alimento Processado

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High-saturated fat (HF) or high-fructose (HFr) consumption in children predispose them to metabolic syndrome (MetS). In rodent models of MetS, diets containing individually HF or HFr lead to a variable degree of MetS. Nevertheless, simultaneous intake of HF plus HFr have synergistic effects, worsening MetS outcomes. In children, the effects of HF or HFr intake usually have been addressed individually. Therefore, we have reviewed the outcomes of HF or HFr diets in children, and we compare them with the effects reported in rodents. In humans, HFr intake causes increased lipogenesis, hypertriglyceridemia, obesity and insulin resistance. On the other hand, HF diets promote low grade-inflammation, obesity, insulin resistance. Despite the deleterious effects of simultaneous HF plus HFr intake on MetS development in rodents, there is little information about the combined effects of HF plus HFr intake in children. The aim of this review is to warn about this issue, as individually addressing the effects produced by HF or HFr may underestimate the severity of the outcomes of Western diet intake in the pediatric population. We consider that this is an alarming issue that needs to be assessed, as the simultaneous intake of HF plus HFr is common on fast food menus.

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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate evolution of ultra-processed food intake and recurrent weight gain in patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is an observational longitudinal study that evaluated patients who underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery at four time points: before surgery and at 3, 12, and 60 months after surgery. Anthropometric and dietary intake data were collected through two 24-h dietary recalls. All foods consumed were classified according to degree of processing. Recurrent weight gain was considered the difference between current weight and nadir weight. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 58 patients with a mean age of 38.7 ± 8.9 years and 68% female. After 60 months, mean excess weight loss and recurrent weight gain were 73.6 ± 27.2% and 22.5 ± 17.4%. Calorie and macronutrient intake decreased significantly between the pre-surgery period, and 3 and 12 months post-surgery; however, there was no significant difference after 60 months. In relation to food groups or macronutrients, no difference was observed between the pre-surgery period and 60 months post-surgery. The contribution of unprocessed or minimally processed foods to calorie intake gradually decreased after 3 months post-surgery. CONCLUSION: The profile of dietary intake after 60 months of metabolic and bariatric surgery tends to approach that of the pre-surgery period. The contribution of unprocessed and minimally processed foods to calorie intake decreased after 60 months, while ultra-processed food contribution increased.

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Ingestão de Energia , Derivação Gástrica , Obesidade Mórbida , Aumento de Peso , Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Masculino , Estudos Longitudinais , Obesidade Mórbida/cirurgia , Derivação Gástrica/estatística & dados numéricos , Redução de Peso/fisiologia , Fast Foods/estatística & dados numéricos , Recidiva , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Alimento Processado

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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Low-grade systemic inflammation (LGSI) is critical to developing many chronic diseases. In turn, it has been shown that the diet can modulate favorably or unfavorably the inflammatory status. Thus, evaluating the diet from appropriate approaches is fundamental; to do so, there are different proposals for dietary indexes. We aimed to: (i) investigate the association between three well-known dietary indexes and LGSI biomarkers; (ii) test these associations individually or in combination with an indicator of ultra-processed foods (UFPs) intake. (iii) as an additional aim, hypothesizing that all the indexes should be capable of identifying the inflammatory potential of diet, we tested the hypothesis that these indexes agree and correlate with each other. METHODS: Cross-sectional population-based data of adults and older persons (n = 583). Dietary data were obtained through two non-consecutive 24-h dietary recalls (24HDR) and calculated for Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern Score (MSDPS); Brazilian Healthy Eating Index - Revised (BHEI-R) and energy ingested from UPFs (UPFs ratio). An LGSI score was created from some plasma inflammatory biomarkers [C-Reactive Protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and adiponectin]. Logistic and linear regression models tested the associations between dietary indexes and LGSI score. RESULTS: The MSDPS and DII were significantly associated with our inflammatory score, but the BHEI-R did not. Including UPFs in regression models did not increase the strength of these associations. CONCLUSIONS: From the three scores, the dietary inflammatory index and the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern score (MSDPS) were the ones that showed significant association with the inflammatory biomarker. The combination of the indexes with a ratio of UPF intake did not increase the significance of our analyses. The best agreement between the indexes was found between MSDPS and UPFs ratio; the only pair of indexes considered concordant and correlated was the BHEI-R and DII.

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Biomarcadores , Proteína C-Reativa , Alimento Processado , Inflamação , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adiponectina/sangue , Biomarcadores/sangue , Brasil , Proteína C-Reativa/metabolismo , Estudos Transversais , Dieta , Dieta Saudável , Dieta Mediterrânea , Ingestão de Energia , Inflamação/sangue , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/sangue

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BACKGROUND: Meals differ in terms of food items and nutritional quality. The aim of the present study was to propose a scale to measure the meals quality of schoolchildren according to food processing degree, perform a preliminary evaluation of the scale's validity and reliability and apply the scale to a representative sample of schoolchildren in a city in southern Brazil. METHODS: A methodological study based on the generalized graded unfolding model (GGUM) of item response theory (IRT) with analysis of secondary data was carried out in 6,399 schoolchildren of 6-15y-old attending 2nd to 5th grades of public elementary schools in Florianópolis, Brazil, in 2013-2015 who answered the validated Food Intake and Physical Activities of Schoolchildren (WebCAAFE) questionnaire. Meal quality was the latent trait. The steps for the development of the scale included: latent trait definition; item generation; dimensionality analysis; estimation of item parameters; scale levels definition; assessment of validity and reliability; and assessment of the meal quality of a subsample of schoolchildren aged 7 to 12 years (n = 6,372). RESULTS: Eleven out of eighteen items had adequate parameters, without differential item functioning for sex or age. Meal quality was categorized into three levels: healthy, mixed, and unhealthy. Higher scores indicate a greater prevalence of ultra-processed foods in daily meals. Most schoolchildren had mixed (40.6%) and unhealthy (41%) meal patterns. CONCLUSIONS: IRT analysis allowed the development of the scale, which measures the quality of meals and snacks based on the degree of food processing. At all snack times, there was a higher frequency of ultra-processed foods consumption, therefore foods consumed as snacks are a potential focus for nutritional interventions.

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Refeições , Lanches , Humanos , Criança , Feminino , Masculino , Adolescente , Brasil , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Inquéritos e Questionários/normas , Valor Nutritivo , Avaliação Nutricional , Manipulação de Alimentos/métodos , Instituições Acadêmicas

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This study aimed to characterise the market-driven fortification of vitamins and minerals in packaged foods targeted at children in Brazil. We analysed 535 food labels using data collected in a census-type method (n = 5620) of food labels in a Brazilian supermarket in 2013. Micronutrients declared in nutrition claims and the ingredients list (synthetic compounds) were considered to be added for commercial purposes. Analysis of the ingredients list and nutrition claims showed that market-driven fortification of vitamins and minerals was present in 27.1% of foods. The main vitamins and minerals were vitamins A, B complex, C, D, calcium, iron and zinc. The food groups 'Milk and dairy products' and 'Sugars, sugary foods and snacks' had the highest frequencies of micronutrients declared in the ingredients list. Calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and all vitamins, except B7, were found to be added for commercial purposes. Micronutrients were found to be commonly added to packaged foods as a marketing strategy directed at parents and their children. Future studies should assess the amount of vitamins and minerals added to packaged foods targeted at children and whether intakes of vitamins and minerals in children are potentially excessive.

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Rotulagem de Alimentos , Alimentos Fortificados , Micronutrientes , Minerais , Vitaminas , Humanos , Brasil , Alimentos Fortificados/análise , Minerais/administração & dosagem , Minerais/análise , Vitaminas/administração & dosagem , Vitaminas/análise , Criança , Micronutrientes/análise , Micronutrientes/administração & dosagem , Valor Nutritivo , Embalagem de Alimentos , Supermercados , Laticínios/análise , Marketing

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The objective of this study was to describe the evolution of household purchase of added sugars and their main food sources in Brazil. Nationally representative data from the Household Budget Surveys from 2002-2003, 2008-2009 and 2017-2018 were used. Energy and added sugar quantities were estimated by means of per capita food quantities. The items considered as food sources were: (1) table sugar: refined sugar and other energetic sweeteners and (2) processed and ultra-processed foods with added sugar: soft drinks; other drinks; sweets, candies and chocolates; cookies; cakes and pies and other foods. The parameters estimated were: mean share of added sugar in total energy and, for food sources, the share of added sugar in total sugar intake and the impact of variations in sources of added sugar between 2008 and 2017. There was a regular share of energy from added sugar to total energy intake between 2002 and 2008 but a reduced share in 2017. Between 2008 and 2017, there was a decrease in the share of refined sugar and other sweeteners and soft drinks to total sugar intake and an increased share of all other items. High-income households had a lower share of refined sugar and other energetic sweeteners, but a higher share of soft drinks, sweets, candies and chocolates. The decrease in added sugar in 2017 was mainly due to the lower share of soft drinks. In conclusion, Brazilians' total intake of added sugar was decreased, mostly owing to reduced consumption of sugar from soft drinks.

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Açúcares da Dieta , Ingestão de Energia , Características da Família , Brasil , Humanos , Açúcares da Dieta/análise , Dieta , Edulcorantes , Orçamentos

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The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and the mental health of pregnant women from the South of Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study carried out in Criciúma, Brazil, through face-to-face interviews, from April to December 2022. Pregnant women aged 18 or older who underwent prenatal care in the forty-eight basic health care units of the municipality and who were in their third trimester of pregnancy were included. High consumption of UPF was considered as six or more items or subgroups of UPF consumed on the day before the interview, using the Nova-UPF screener. The mental health variables were depressive symptoms, stress, sadness and anxiety. Crude and adjusted analyses were conducted using the Fisher's exact test and the Poisson regression with robust variance. In total, 428 pregnant women were studied; most of them were aged between 20 and 25 years and were white. Pregnant women who presented high consumption of UPF were 1·42-fold (95 % CI 1·06, 1·92) more likely to experience anxiety and presented a prevalence 56 % (95 % CI 1·18, 2·07) higher of stress when compared with those who did not present high consumption of UPF. The prevalence of depressive symptoms and feelings of sadness was 1·31-fold (95 % CI 1·08, 1·60) and 3·41-fold (95 % CI 1·77, 6·58) higher among those with high consumption of UPF, respectively. The results suggest that diet quality is associated with the mental health of pregnant women. Promoting joint actions focused on food and nutritional education, and mental health, for pregnant women, is necessary.

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Ansiedade , Depressão , Fast Foods , Saúde Mental , Humanos , Feminino , Brasil/epidemiologia , Gravidez , Adulto , Estudos Transversais , Fast Foods/efeitos adversos , Adulto Jovem , Depressão/epidemiologia , Ansiedade/epidemiologia , Dieta , Gestantes/psicologia , Adolescente , Estresse Psicológico/epidemiologia , Alimento Processado

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BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to investigate the type and timing of ultra-processed foods (UPF) consumption and its association with dietary intake (DI) and physical activity (PA) in women with obesity living in poverty. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was employed. Obesity was defined by at least two criteria (body mass index, waist circumference or % fat mass). Poverty was defined as the three lowest classes of the Brazilian Economic Classification Criterion. PA was measured with triaxial accelerometers and DI was assessed with three 24-h dietary recalls. Foods were categorised according to the NOVA classification, with UPF classified into five subgroups, as well as the timing of consumption into six meals. RESULTS: In total, 56 adult women were included. Overall energy intake was 1653.21 (503.22) kcal/day. UPF intake was 21.62% (11.94%) kcal/day, being higher at breakfast (4.91% kcal/day), afternoon snack (5.39% kcal/day) and dinner (5.01% kcal/day). Only UPF subgroup 4 (sandwich biscuits, sweets, or treats) showed a positive association with energy intake (ß = 54.40 [27.6, 81.10] kcal/day) and a negative association with protein intake (ß = -0.31% [-0.48%, -0.14%] kcal/day). UPF consumption in morning (ß = -0.41% [-0.79%, -0.02%] kcal/day) and afternoon (ß = -0.18% [-0.33%, -0.04%] kcal/day) snacks was associated with lower protein intake. Furthermore, lunchtime UPF consumption was positively associated with walking time (ß = 0.16% [0.02%; 0.30%]) and steps/hour (ß = 8.72 [1.50; 15.94] steps/h). CONCLUSIONS: Women with obesity living in poverty consume more UPF during breakfast, afternoon snack and dinner. Physical activity is positively associated with UPF consumption at lunch. UPF, such as sandwich biscuits, sweets or treats, contribute to increasing energy intake and reducing protein intake.

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Dieta , Ingestão de Energia , Exercício Físico , Fast Foods , Obesidade , Pobreza , Humanos , Feminino , Estudos Transversais , Adulto , Fast Foods/estatística & dados numéricos , Pobreza/estatística & dados numéricos , Brasil , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Dieta/estatística & dados numéricos , Dieta/métodos , Refeições , Índice de Massa Corporal , Comportamento Alimentar , Lanches , Fatores de Tempo , Circunferência da Cintura , Alimento Processado

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To estimate the prevalence of simultaneous insufficient physical activity (IPA) and excessive con-sumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF), and to verify the association between IPA and dietary habits (in natura/minimally processed foods, ultra-processed foods and food consumption markers) in Brazilian adults. Cross-sectional study with data from the Vigitel Telephone Survey 2018. 51,064 adults (≥ 20 years) were studied. IPA covered three domains: leisure, commuting and work (< 150 minutes/week). The scores for in natura/minimally processed foods and UPF (number of subgroups mentioned/previous day) were calculated; ≥ 5 UPF: excessive consumption. Questions on weekly and daily frequency of food consumption were used. Prevalence ratios (PR) were estimated by Poisson regression. The simultaneity of IPA and consumption of UPF was 7.0% (95% CI: 6.50 - 7.55), higher among women (PR = 1.26; 95% CI: 1.08 - 1.47), in residents of the Southeast (PR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.00 - 1.51) and South (PR = 1.50; 95% CI: 1.22 - 1.84), and was lower in individuals aged ≥ 40 years (40-49: PR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.56 - 0.88; 50-59: PR = 0.46; 95% CI: 0.36 - 0.58; ≥ 60: PR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.36 - 0.56) and with health insurance (PR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.72 - 0.99). IPA was associated with lower consumption of in natura/minimally processed foods and higher consumption of UPF. There was lower regular consumption (≥ 5 days/week) of raw vegetables (PR = 0.82; 95% CI: 0.78 - 0.85), cooked vegetables (PR = 0.88; 95% CI: 0.84 - 0.92), fruit (PR = 0.78; 95% CI: 0.75 - 0.82) and juice (PR = 0.93; 95% CI: 0.89 - 0.97), and higher consumption of soft drinks (≥ 3 days/week: PR = 1.17; 95% CI: 1.11 - 1.23) among individuals with IPA. They also had lower consumption of raw vegetables (2 times/day: PR = 0.93; 95% CI: 0.88 - 0.98), fruit (2 times/day: PR = 0.89; 95% CI: 0.85 - 0.94; ≥ 3 times: PR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.79 - 0.89) and juice (≥ 2 glasses/day: PR = 0.93; 95% CI: 0.89 - 0.98). An association was identified between IPA and inadequate eating habits, the subgroups most affected by both risk behaviors, which should be prioritized in health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

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Estimar a prevalência de simultaneidade de atividade física insuficiente (AFI) e consumo excessivo de alimentos ultraprocessados (AUP), bem como verificar a associação entre AFI e hábitos alimentares (alimentos in natura/minimamente processados, ultraprocessados e marcadores de consumo alimentar) em adultos brasileiros. Estudo transversal com dados do inquérito telefônico Vigitel 2018. Foram estudados 51.064 adultos (≥ 20 anos). AFI abarcou três domínios: lazer, deslocamento, trabalho (< 150 minutos/semana). Calcularam-se os escores de alimentos in natura/minimamente processados e AUP (número de subgrupos referidos/dia anterior); ≥ 5 AUP: consumo excessivo. Foram utilizadas questões sobre a frequência semanal e diária de consumo alimentar. Estimaram-se razões de prevalência (RP) com regressão de Poisson. A simultaneidade de AFI e consumo de AUP foi de 7,0% (IC 95%: 6,50 - 7,55), maior nas mulheres (RP = 1,26; IC 95%: 1,08 - 1,47), nos residentes do Sudeste (RP = 1,23; IC 95%: 1,00 - 1,51) e Sul (RP = 1,50; IC 95%: 1,22 - 1,84), e foi menor nos indivíduos com idade ≥ 40 anos (40-49: RP = 0,71; IC 95%: 0,56 - 0,88; 50 - 59: RP = 0,46; IC 95%: 0,36 - 0,58; ≥ 60: RP = 0,45; IC 95%: 0,36 - 0,56) e com plano de saúde (RP = 0,84; IC 95%: 0,72 - 0,99). A AFI associou-se ao menor consumo de alimentos in natura/minimamente processados e ao maior consumo de AUP. Observou-se menor consumo regular (≥ 5 dias/semana) de hortaliças cruas (RP = 0,82; IC 95%: 0,78 - 0,85), cozidas (RP = 0,88; IC 95%: 0,84 - 0,92), frutas (RP = 0,78; IC 95%: 0,75 - 0,82), suco (RP = 0,93; IC 95%: 0,89 - 0,97), e maior de refrigerante (≥ 3 dias/semana: RP = 1,17; IC 95%: 1,11 - 1,23) entre os indivíduos com AFI. Estes também apresentaram menor consumo de hortaliças cruas (2 vezes/dia: RP = 0,93; IC 95%: 0,88 - 0,98), frutas (2 vezes/dia: RP = 0,89; IC 95%: 0,85 - 0,94; ≥ 3 vezes/dia: RP = 0,84; IC 95%: 0,79 - 0,89) e suco (≥ 2 copos/dia: RP = 0,93; IC 95%: 0,89 - 0,98). Identificou-se associação entre AFI e hábitos alimentares inadequados, os subgrupos mais acometidos por ambos os comportamentos de risco, que devem ser priorizados em estratégias de promoção da saúde e prevenção de agravos.

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Introducción. Contar con los datos del consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en los niños resulta importante para planificar políticas públicas. Objetivos. Describir la prevalencia de consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en menores de 2 años e identificar factores asociados. Describir la proporción que los alimentos ultraprocesados representan del número total de los alimentos consumidos en el día. Métodos. Análisis secundario de los datos de niños entre 6 y 23 meses de edad con al menos un recordatorio de 24 horas de consumo de alimentos de la Segunda Encuesta Nacional de Nutrición y Salud de Argentina del año 2018. Se estudiaron como variables principales: "consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados" (según el sistema NOVA) categorizada en sí/no y la "proporción de ultraprocesados del total de alimentos consumidos". Los factores asociados explorados fueron lactancia materna, sexo, edad y el número de alimentos no ultraprocesados consumidos. Se realizó un modelo de regresión logística multivariable y se aplicó un factor de expansión para ponderar los datos. Resultados. Se incluyeron 4224 niños (ponderado 908 104). La prevalencia de consumo de ultraprocesados fue del 90,8 % (IC95%: 89,5-92) y fue asociado con mayor edad (OR 3,21; IC95% 2,28-4,52) y con el número de alimentos no ultraprocesados consumidos (OR 1,17; IC95% 1,13-1,23). Los ultraprocesados representaron una mediana del 20 % (RIC: 12,5-28,6 %) del total de alimentos consumidos en el día. Conclusiones. Este estudio señala la alta penetración de los alimentos ultraprocesados en la alimentación complementaria.

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Introduction. The availability of data on the consumption of ultra-processed foods among children is important for planning public policies. Objectives. To describe the prevalence of consumption of ultra-processed foods in children under 2 years of age and identify associated factors. To describe the proportion that ultra-processed foods represent out of the total number of foods consumed in a day. Methods. Secondary analysis of data from children aged 6­23 months with at least a 24-hour recall of food consumption based on the Second National Survey on Nutrition and Health of Argentina (2018). The following primary variables were studied: "consumption of ultra-processed foods" (according to the NOVA system) categorized into yes/no and "proportion of ultra-processed out of total foods consumed." The following associated factors were studied: breastfeeding, sex, age, and number of non-ultra-processed foods consumed. A multivariate logistic regression model was developed and an expansion factor was applied to weight the data. Results. A total of 4224 children were included (weighed: 908 104). The prevalence of ultra-processed food consumption was 90.8% (95% CI: 89.5­92) and was associated with an older age (OR: 3.21, 95% CI: 2.28­4.52) and the number of non-ultra-processed foods consumed (OR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.13­1.23). Ultra-processed foods accounted for a median 20% (IQR: 12.5­28.6%) of all foods consumed in a day. Conclusions. This study highlights the high penetration of ultra-processed foods in complementary feeding.

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Humanos , Lactente , Dieta , Alimento Processado , Argentina , Fast Foods , Manipulação de Alimentos

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Food processing includes operations that transform raw materials into new products, ensuring the preservation and supply of safe food; however, this view is not always understood by consumers who tend to associate any type of processing with something negative and harmful to health. Given this, the objective of this study was to explore the associations of Brazilian consumers in relation to healthy foods, industrialized foods, and ultra-processed foods, as well as to evaluate the role of socio-demographic characteristics and interest in health in these associations. To this end, 512 Brazilians completed a word association task on these three concepts and then answered a questionnaire about interest in health and socio-demographic issues. In general, participants associated "Healthy food" mainly with "Unprocessed products." Conversely, "Industrialized foods" and "Ultra-processed foods" were associated with "Processed products," "Negative perceptions," "Health harm," and "Industry". Despite this, it was found that "Industrialized foods" were also perceived positively, mainly due to convenience. Consumer associations were influenced (p ≤ 0.05) both by interest in health and by socio-demographic profile. Individuals with a high interest in health mainly associated "Industrialized foods" and "Ultra-processed foods" with the presence of preservatives, additives, and pesticides, and with diseases. As for those with low interest in health, there was a greater lack of knowledge of the concepts. Doubts and lack of knowledge were observed for "Industrialized foods" and "Ultra-processed foods," mainly among consumers with low educational level. The results indicate the need to develop communication strategies that reach consumers to facilitate understanding and, in this way, help them to make more conscious food choices.

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Alimento Processado , Alimentos , População da América do Sul , Humanos , Brasil , Comunicação

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods has been linked to both mortality and cardiovascular risk. Copeptin levels may serve as potential risk markers for cardiovascular death and events. This cross-sectional analysis seeks to assess the potential correlation between the intake of ultra-processed foods and copeptin levels in outpatients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, based on estimates of cardiovascular risk. METHODS AND RESULTS: Outpatients underwent clinical and nutritional assessments. Dietary information was gathered using a validated quantitative food frequency questionnaire, and the consumption of all foods, beverages, and food products was assessed according to the NOVA food classification system. Fasting plasma-EDTA samples were collected and preserved at -80 °C. Plasma copeptin measurements were analyzed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay based on the competition principle. Participants were categorized into two groups: high risk and very high risk, based on cardiovascular risk calculated by the HEARTS calculator. A total of 190 participants were included in the evaluation, with an average age of 60 ± 9 years, glycated hemoglobin of 8.4 ± 1.4%, and a diabetes duration of 11 (5-19) years. Patients at a very high cardiovascular risk exhibited higher plasma copeptin levels compared to those at high cardiovascular risk. Notably, 92.1% of patients reported consuming more than 10% of total energy intake from ultra-processed foods, although this proportion did not differ between the two groups. CONCLUSION: This patient sample reported elevated consumption of ultra-processed foods; nevertheless, the correlation between ultra-processed foods and plasma copeptin has not been substantiated.

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Biomarcadores , Doenças Cardiovasculares , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Glicopeptídeos , Fatores de Risco de Doenças Cardíacas , Humanos , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/sangue , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/diagnóstico , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Glicopeptídeos/sangue , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Masculino , Feminino , Idoso , Biomarcadores/sangue , Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Doenças Cardiovasculares/diagnóstico , Doenças Cardiovasculares/sangue , Doenças Cardiovasculares/etiologia , Medição de Risco , Fast Foods/efeitos adversos , Avaliação Nutricional , Fatores de Risco , Ingestão de Alimentos

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BACKGROUND: With the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the Brazilian population has increased the time spent at home and watching television (TV). Since food advertising exposure is a key driver of food choices, this study described the content of food advertisements (ads) on Brazilian TV during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This is an exploratory study. A total of 684 h of TV programming comprised of three free-to-air channels and two pay-per-view channels was recorded from 06 a.m. to 12 a.m. for eight non-consecutive days in June 2020. A content analysis of all the food-related ads was carried out. The data collection process followed INFORMAS Protocol for TV food advertising monitoring. RESULTS: The sample was composed of 7,083 ads, 752 (10.6%) of which were food-related and 487 (6.9%) were promoting ultra-processed foods. The content analysis indicated seven thematic categories, all of them with reference to the COVID-19 pandemic: brand and product differentials (79.8%); visual and sound effects (70.2%); thematic campaigns (56.0%); digitization (22.9%); convenience (16.5%); economic benefits (11.9%); and commensality and social interaction (6.1%). Ads content varied according to the day of the week, the time of the day, the length of the ad, and the channel type. CONCLUSIONS: The thematic of food advertising on Brazilian TV during the COVID-19 pandemic is aligned with the country's health crisis context and varied during the programming.

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Publicidade , COVID-19 , Humanos , Brasil/epidemiologia , Pandemias , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Televisão , SARS-CoV-2 , Alimentos , Indústria Alimentícia , Bebidas

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This study investigated the presence of front-of-package labeling on food products in major retailers in Brazil after its implementation in 2022. Carried out from May to October 2023, we analyzed 2145 products of brands present in five Brazilian states. A total of 541 products presented front-of-package warnings. The categories varied in their adherence to front-of-package labeling, highlighting a prevalence of combined warnings, such as high in added sugar and high in saturated fat on sweet biscuits and chocolates. Sausages showed a high prevalence of high in sodium and high in saturated fat warnings. Beverages stood out as high in added sugar, while fats, dairy products, frozen preparations, seasonings, and sauces presented diversity in the warnings. Other products, such as panettone, showed a high presence of alerts. The study demonstrated the widespread presence of front-of-package labeling on ultra-processed products highly consumed by the Brazilian population. Considering the alarming presence of these foods in the Brazilian diet, it is concluded that front-of-package nutrition labeling is crucial to inform and raise awareness among consumers, allowing healthier choices and potentially contributing to a reduction in chronic diseases and the costs associated with treatment in the health system.

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Bebidas , Rotulagem de Alimentos , Brasil , Açúcares , Laticínios , Valor Nutritivo , Comportamento do Consumidor

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This study aimed to describe the dietary intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) by children and adolescents with food allergy (FA) and to verify a possible association between the UPF intake with clinical characteristics and nutritional status in this group. This cross-sectional study included 110 children and adolescents with single or multiple FA IgE and non-IgE mediated. We evaluated food intake using the NOVA classification through the three 24-h recalls. The average contribution of UPF to total energy intake (calories) ranges from 21% in the first quartile to 43% in the last quartile (mean UPF intake 33.9 ± 14.9%). After binary logistic regression, an association was verified between dietary intake of UPF (>4th quartile) as a percentage of total energy intake and having multiple food allergies (OR 4.102; 95% CI - 1.331 to 12.643; p = .014). We concluded that children and adolescents with FA consumed a higher amount of UPF.

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Ingestão de Energia , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar , Alimento Processado , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Transversais , Dieta , Imunoglobulina E/sangue , Estado Nutricional