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Ultra‐processed food consumption and overweight in children, adolescents and young adults: Long‐term data from the Kiel Obesity Prevention Study (KOPS)
Eating ultra-processed foods and overweight in children, teens, and young adults: Long-term results from the Kiel Obesity Prevention Study
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Abstract
In young adults, consumption accounted for nearly 50% of daily energy intake.
- A UPF-based dietary pattern in children and adolescents showed an inverse association with body mass index (BMI) and fat mass index.
- Longitudinal analysis revealed that UPF consumption in childhood and adolescence correlated with UPF consumption in adulthood among females.
- Higher UPF consumption was observed in young adults with overweight compared to those with normal weight.
- UPF consumption was linked to poor diet quality, characterized by lower fiber intake and higher intake of salt and energy-dense foods.
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Key numbers
26.4%
Increase in Overweight Prevalence
Prevalence of overweight in young adults compared to childhood.
46.4%
Contribution to Daily Energy Intake
Percentage of daily energy intake from in young adults.
73.3%
Persistence of Overweight
Percentage of subjects overweight in childhood who remained overweight in adulthood.