What Is the Nutritional Composition of Ultra-Processed Food Marketed in Italy?

Lorenzoni, Giulia; Benedetto, Rita Di; Silano, Marco; Gregori, Darío

doi:10.3390/nu13072364

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“…Although the NOVA classification is recognized by several international organizations and adapts well to the dietary habits of the country where it was developed (Brazil), it is indeed important to consider that the classification may not be adequate in a cultural context with different dietary habits. A recent study described the nutritional composition of UPFs marketed in Italy, finding that a significant proportion of foods (23%) were considered of high nutritional quality considering three front-of-pack labeling schemes [59]. Therefore, further studies conducted on different populations are required for the development of nutritional policies and recommendations.…”

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Ultra-processed foods and obesity and adiposity parameters among children and adolescents: a systematic review

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Purpose According to the NOVA classification, ultra-processed foods are products made through physical, biological and chemical processes and typically with multiple ingredients and additives, in which whole foods are mostly or entirely absent. From a nutritional point of view, they are typically energy-dense foods high in fat, sugar, and salt and low in fiber. The association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and obesity and adiposity measurements has been established in adults. However, the situation remains unclear in children and adolescents. Methods We carried out a systematic review, in which we summarize observational studies investigating the association between the consumption of ultra-processed food, as defined by NOVA classification, and obesity and adiposity parameters among children and adolescents. A literature search was performed using PUBMED and Web of Science databases for relevant articles published prior to May 2021. Results Ten studies, five longitudinal and five cross-sectional, mainly conducted in Brazil, were included in this review. Four longitudinal studies in children with a follow-up longer than 4 years found a positive association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and obesity and adiposity parameters, whereas cross-sectional studies failed to find an association. Conclusion These data suggest that a consistent intake of ultra-processed foods over time is needed to impact nutritional status and body composition of children and adolescents. Further well-designed prospective studies worldwide are needed to confirm these findings considering country-related differences in dietary habits and food production technologies.

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Ultra-processed foods and obesity and adiposity parameters among children and adolescents: a systematic review

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“…There is heterogeneity in the profile of such foods, regarding processing technique and nutritional composition. Such information needs to be considered in epidemiological studies which assess the association of UPF consumption with adverse health outcomes in early childhood 38 .…”

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Industrialized complementary food for infants and young children: a systematic review protocol of their nutrient profile and impact on health outcomes

Sousa

Oliveira

Silva

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Complementary feeding plays an important role in the patterns of growth, development and formation of eating habits. Although the consumption of complementary foods (CF) with an inadequate Nutrient Profile (NP) is considered a risk factor for morbidities, there are still few studies that assess its repercussions on children's diet and health. This review aims to identify the participation of industrialized CF consumption in children's diet, the NP of these foods, and their impact on quality diet and on health of children under two years of age. This is a protocol study for systematic review registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) CDR 42022321891, following recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). We will seek out cross-sectional or cohort studies investigating the NP of industrialized CF recommended for children up to two years and/or that evaluated the association between the CF consumption and the children's diet and health. The search for records will be conducted on PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Scielo. Two independent reviewers will perform all steps of the systematic review. The methodological quality will be analyzed using the Newcastle–Ottawa scale (NOS) and Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2). Results will be presented by means, medians, confidence interval (95%), standard deviation for the NP of foods, and to assess the health impact, comparisons of outcome measures, effect sizes (ORs and RRs) will be extracted. The high consumption of industrialized CF and the negative impact on children's health, in addition to the gap in the literature of studies assessing the NP and consumption of these foods by children under 24 months, justify the importance of a review on this subject focusing on that age group.

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“…Nevertheless, many Chefs are also using ingredients that are rarely used at home ( 40 ), but they are not considered as being “ultra-processed” food producers. Indeed, it is not so easy to define UPF because it can be so heterogeneous in nutritional composition, as demonstrated by Lorenzoni et al ( 82 ), thus representing a heterogeneous group of foods with different characteristics.…”

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Hunger, Obesity, Public Policies, and Food-Based Dietary Guidelines: A Reflection Considering the Socio-Environmental World Context

Amorim

Barbosa²,

Sobral

2022

Front. Nutr.

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Nowadays, the world has been characterized by hunger, obesity, and food loss and waste (FLW). With the COVID-19 pandemic, the food issue became more intense, serious, and evident. Hunger demands urgent actions. Obesity levels have been raised and are removing health and quality of life from the population. Production planting practices and the food supply chain are not necessarily ecologically friendly. Sustainability issues greatly intensify social problems. As well as food loss (FL), food waste (FW), and sustainability concerns, obesity, and malnutrition are enhanced due to the lack of knowledge by the population. Processed food (PF), packaging, and additives, despite still needing improvement, are essential to food security control. Nowadays, hunger is not due to insufficient agricultural practices but rather to inequality and absence of adequate public policies. In the context of a certain abundance of food production and processing, the hunger scenario in contrast to FLW is an ethical, social, moral, and sustainable issue. In this context, a Food-Based Dietary Guideline (FBDG) can be an important public policy tool from the health, nutrition, environmental, and educational points of view. Despite the effort, the literature shows that FBDGs can be better used to fulfill healthiness and sustainability purposes. In this scenario, the elaboration/revision of the FBDG, adopting a clearer, simpler, and a better-suited communication strategy is essential. In this way, this article discusses the importance of the FBDG as a public policy tool, not only regarding health issues but also communication strategies, production sustainability, and humanitarian ones, which are crucial to FBDG's efficiency.

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What Is the Nutritional Composition of Ultra-Processed Food Marketed in Italy?

Cited by 18 publications

References 19 publications

Ultra-processed foods and obesity and adiposity parameters among children and adolescents: a systematic review

Ultra-processed foods and obesity and adiposity parameters among children and adolescents: a systematic review

Industrialized complementary food for infants and young children: a systematic review protocol of their nutrient profile and impact on health outcomes

Hunger, Obesity, Public Policies, and Food-Based Dietary Guidelines: A Reflection Considering the Socio-Environmental World Context

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