Food consumption and associated factors in primary care users in Maranhão: a hierarchical approach

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Cross-sectional analysis highlights associations between food consumption and socioeconomic factors in primary care users.

Higher household residents increased the risk of consuming processed foods, suggesting a link between living conditions and dietary habits.
Normal BMI and high waist-to-hip ratio emerged as protective factors against frequent processed food consumption.
Consumption of ultra-processed foods correlated with replacing main meals with quick snacks, indicating dietary choices impact health.
Findings emphasize the need for continuous food and nutrition education to enhance disease prevention and improve quality of life.

Padilha et al. (2025) studied this question.

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