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August 22, 2025British Journal Of NutritionOpen Access

Diet quality and consumption of ultra-processed foods according to age groups in Brazil: Insights from the National Dietary Survey 2017-2018

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ARAriane Cristina Thoaldo RomeiroFBFlávia dos Santos Barbosa BritoDSDébora Martins dos Santos

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals negative association between ultra-processed foods and diet quality across different age groups, indicating urgent need for interventions.

Key Points

  • Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to lower diet quality among all age groups.
  • The study reported prevalence ratios indicating higher inadequate nutrient consumption for adolescents, adults, and older adults.
  • This analysis utilized data from the National Dietary Survey, covering over 46,000 Brazilians aged 10 and up.
  • Findings suggest the need for targeted interventions addressing ultra-processed food consumption throughout life stages.

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Romeiro et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af706e7567bf4f94febe32https://doi.org/10.1017/s000711452510411x
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