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Influence of ultra-processed food in the diet of South Indian young adults: an explanatory mixed method study.
Menon, Athira; Patel, Namita; Arulprasad, R; Mouttoulatchoumy, D; Lakshminarayanan, Subitha.
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  • Menon A; Department of Preventive and Community Medicine, JIPMER International School of Public Health (JISPH), Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, 605006, India.
  • Patel N; Department of Preventive and Community Medicine, JIPMER International School of Public Health (JISPH), Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, 605006, India.
  • Arulprasad R; Department of Preventive and Community Medicine, JIPMER International School of Public Health (JISPH), Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, 605006, India.
  • Mouttoulatchoumy D; Department of Preventive and Community Medicine, JIPMER International School of Public Health (JISPH), Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, 605006, India.
  • Lakshminarayanan S; Department of Preventive and Community Medicine, JIPMER International School of Public Health (JISPH), Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, 605006, India. subitha.l@gmail.com.
Eur J Nutr ; 63(6): 2339-2355, 2024 Sep.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38795126
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To determine the contribution of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to overall macronutrient intake and their association with anthropometric measurements, and to explore the perceptions regarding UPF consumption among young adults in Puducherry, India.

METHODS:

This study included 630 participants from three colleges selected using multistage cluster sampling. Following the demonstration of portion estimation, dietary data from previous day were collected using a Google Form-based tool. The participant's anthropometric measures were taken. Food items were classified into NOVA groups and intake analysis was performed using DietSoft software. The participants with low and high consumption were identified and focus group discussions were conducted in each group using criterion sampling.

RESULTS:

Of all the participants, 178 (28.3%) were overweight or obese. UPF contributed 9.3% of total energy intake and 2.8% protein, 9.9% fat, and 9.9% carbohydrates. The most consumed UPFs were biscuits, wafers (25%), and potato chips(16.2%). No significant association was found between anthropometric measures and UPF consumption. Qualitative findings revealed four major themes, further explained using the socio-ecological framework.

CONCLUSION:

UPF consumption in the region was lower than that reported in other global and Indian studies. While our study did not find a significant association between UPF consumption and anthropometric measures, there is a concerning shift from traditional diets to increased UPF reliance, driven by convenience and commercial factors. Addressing this is crucial for healthier choices and combating non-communicable diseases during this pivotal life stage.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Dieta / Comida Rápida Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Nutr Asunto de la revista: CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: Alemania
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Dieta / Comida Rápida Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Nutr Asunto de la revista: CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: Alemania