Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Among Chilean Preschoolers Is Associated With Diets Promoting Non-communicable Diseases

Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Among Chilean Preschoolers Is Associated With Diets Promoting Non-communicable Diseases

Introduction: In adults, intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has been linked with poor diets and adverse health outcomes. In young children, evidence is scarcer but suggests a higher dietary share of UPF.Objective: To quantify the intake of UPF and its association with the nutrient composition of...

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Main Authors: C. Araya, C. Corvalán, G. Cediel, L. S. Taillie, M. Reyes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
ultra-processed foods
children
preschooler
diet
Chile
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.601526/full

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