Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Dietary Nutrient Profile in the UK (2008–2014)
We described the contribution of ultra-processed foods in the U.K. diet and its association with the overall dietary content of nutrients known to affect the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Cross-sectional data from the U.K. National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2008–2014) were analy...
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doaj-80deac75cc904d9ea6b654d174e2fb532020-11-25T00:51:36ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432018-05-0110558710.3390/nu10050587nu10050587Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Dietary Nutrient Profile in the UK (2008–2014)Fernanda Rauber0Maria Laura da Costa Louzada1Eurídice Martínez Steele2Christopher Millett3Carlos Augusto Monteiro4Renata Bertazzi Levy5Center for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-904, BrazilCenter for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-904, BrazilCenter for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-904, BrazilCenter for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-904, BrazilCenter for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-904, BrazilCenter for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-904, BrazilWe described the contribution of ultra-processed foods in the U.K. diet and its association with the overall dietary content of nutrients known to affect the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Cross-sectional data from the U.K. National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2008–2014) were analysed. Food items collected using a four-day food diary were classified according to the NOVA system. The average energy intake was 1764 kcal/day, with 30.1% of calories coming from unprocessed or minimally processed foods, 4.2% from culinary ingredients, 8.8% from processed foods, and 56.8% from ultra-processed foods. As the ultra-processed food consumption increased, the dietary content of carbohydrates, free sugars, total fats, saturated fats, and sodium increased significantly while the content of protein, fibre, and potassium decreased. Increased ultra-processed food consumption had a remarkable effect on average content of free sugars, which increased from 9.9% to 15.4% of total energy from the first to the last quintile. The prevalence of people exceeding the upper limits recommended for free sugars and sodium increased by 85% and 55%, respectively, from the lowest to the highest ultra-processed food quintile. Decreasing the dietary share of ultra-processed foods may substantially improve the nutritional quality of diets and contribute to the prevention of diet-related NCDs.http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/5/587food processingultra-processeddiet qualityUnited Kingdom |
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Fernanda Rauber Maria Laura da Costa Louzada Eurídice Martínez Steele Christopher Millett Carlos Augusto Monteiro Renata Bertazzi Levy Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Dietary Nutrient Profile in the UK (2008–2014) Nutrients food processing ultra-processed diet quality United Kingdom |
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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Dietary Nutrient Profile in the UK (2008–2014) |
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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Dietary Nutrient Profile in the UK (2008–2014) |
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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Dietary Nutrient Profile in the UK (2008–2014) |
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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Dietary Nutrient Profile in the UK (2008–2014) |
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ultra-processed food consumption and chronic non-communicable diseases-related dietary nutrient profile in the uk (2008–2014) |
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We described the contribution of ultra-processed foods in the U.K. diet and its association with the overall dietary content of nutrients known to affect the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Cross-sectional data from the U.K. National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2008–2014) were analysed. Food items collected using a four-day food diary were classified according to the NOVA system. The average energy intake was 1764 kcal/day, with 30.1% of calories coming from unprocessed or minimally processed foods, 4.2% from culinary ingredients, 8.8% from processed foods, and 56.8% from ultra-processed foods. As the ultra-processed food consumption increased, the dietary content of carbohydrates, free sugars, total fats, saturated fats, and sodium increased significantly while the content of protein, fibre, and potassium decreased. Increased ultra-processed food consumption had a remarkable effect on average content of free sugars, which increased from 9.9% to 15.4% of total energy from the first to the last quintile. The prevalence of people exceeding the upper limits recommended for free sugars and sodium increased by 85% and 55%, respectively, from the lowest to the highest ultra-processed food quintile. Decreasing the dietary share of ultra-processed foods may substantially improve the nutritional quality of diets and contribute to the prevention of diet-related NCDs. |
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