Consumption of ultra-processed foods and growth outcomes in early childhood: 2015 Pelotas Birth Cohort

Costa, Cleide; Buffarini, Romina; Flores, Thaynã Ramos; Neri, Daniela; Silveira, Mariângela Freitas da; Monteiro, Carlos Augusto

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“…The average portion size was based on domestic measurements, according to specific guidelines 24 . A picture of the portion size was shown and respondents were asked if their usual portion size was less than, equal to or greater than that in the picture 25 . The amount of the food in grams was then divided by two if the reported portion size was smaller than that in the picture and multiplied by 1.5 if it was larger.…”

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Ultra‐processed food consumption and dental caries in adolescents from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort study

Silva

Camargo

Vaz

et al. 2023

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between ultra‐processed food (UPF) consumption and dental caries in adolescents.MethodsData from 996 adolescents aged 12–13 years who participated in an oral health sub‐study of the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort in southern Brazil were analysed. The main exposure was daily UPF consumption at age 10–11 years, measured by a food frequency questionnaire containing 24 UPF items defined based on the NOVA system. UPF consumption was calculated in frequency, grams and calories, in general and for six types of food (biscuits, savoury snacks and sugar‐sweetened cereals; ultra‐processed meats and fats; sweets; fast food and instant noodles; soft drinks and artificially flavoured drinks; and sweetened milk and powdered chocolate). The outcome was dental caries, measured according to the decayed, missing and filled indexes (DMFS and dmfs) at age 12–13 years. Poisson regression models were used to analyse the association between UPF consumption and dental caries, adjusting for socioeconomic and demographic variables, dental visits and oral hygiene.ResultsOverall, the daily UPF consumption in frequency, grams and calories was associated with caries. The findings were consistent for UPF consumption for all six food groups. The higher the UPF consumption, the higher the probability of having caries in adolescence. The associations between ultra‐processed meats and fats, and fast food and instant noodles intake with dental caries alert to the cariogenic potential of such UPF foods.ConclusionUltra‐processed food consumption was associated with greater caries burdens in young adolescents. The findings reinforce the need for interventions and public policies to reduce UPF consumption in adolescence.

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Ultra‐processed food consumption and dental caries in adolescents from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort study

Silva

Camargo

Vaz

et al. 2023

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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Cohort Profile Update: 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study－follow-ups from 2 to 6–7 years, with COVID-19 impact assessment

Murray,

Leão,

Flores

et al. 2024

International Journal of Epidemiology

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High unhealthy food and beverage consumption is associated with poor diet quality among 12–35-month-olds in Guédiawaye Department, Senegal

Vanderkooy

Ferguson

et al. 2023

Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundHigh consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages (UFB) during early childhood is cause for concern, with growing evidence from low- and middle-income countries finding associations with poor diet quality and malnutrition. Research from sub-Saharan Africa remains limited, with no studies quantifying the contribution of UFB to total energy intakes among young children or exploring the relationship between such intakes and diet quality or anthropometric outcomes.ObjectivesAssess UFB consumption patterns and their contribution to total energy intake from non-breastmilk foods/beverages (TEI-NBF), assess the association between high UFB consumption and dietary/nutrition outcomes, and explore drivers of unhealthy food choice among young children in Guédiawaye Department, Senegal.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of 724 primary caregivers and their 12–35.9-month-old children. The study included a questionnaire, a quantitative four-pass 24-h dietary recall, and anthropometric measurements. The contribution of UFB to TEI-NBF was calculated and terciles generated. Logistic and linear models were used to compare outcomes of high versus low UFB consumption terciles.ResultsUFB contributed on average 22.2% of TEI-NBF, averaging 5.9% for the lowest tercile and 39.9% for the highest. Diets of high UFB consumers, as compared to low, were significantly less dense in protein, fiber, and seven of the 11 micronutrients assessed and significantly denser in total fat, saturated fat, and total sugar. No associations were found with anthropometric outcomes. High UFB consumers were older and more likely to be living in food insecurity. The most common drivers of commercial UFB consumption were related to child preference, the use of these products as behavior management tools, treats, or gifts, and the sharing of these products by someone else eating them.ConclusionHigh UFB consumption is associated with poor diet quality among 12–35-month-olds in Guédiawaye Department, Senegal. Addressing high UFB consumption during this critical developmental period should be prioritized in young child nutrition research, programming, and policy development.

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Consumption of ultra-processed foods and growth outcomes in early childhood: 2015 Pelotas Birth Cohort

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References 35 publications

Ultra‐processed food consumption and dental caries in adolescents from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort study

Ultra‐processed food consumption and dental caries in adolescents from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort study

Cohort Profile Update: 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study－follow-ups from 2 to 6–7 years, with COVID-19 impact assessment

High unhealthy food and beverage consumption is associated with poor diet quality among 12–35-month-olds in Guédiawaye Department, Senegal

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