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Consumption of ultra-processed food products and its effects on children's lipid profiles: a longitudinal study

F Rauber1, P D B Campagnolo2, D J Hoffman3

  • 1Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Ciencias da Saude de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD
|September 22, 2014
PubMed

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Children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
  • Dietary Habits

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including diet and blood lipids, originate in childhood.
  • Ultra-processed product consumption is a growing concern in pediatric diets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if preschool-aged children's intake of processed and ultra-processed products predicts increased lipid concentrations from preschool to school age.
  • Investigate the early dietary determinants of cardiovascular disease.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study of 345 low-socioeconomic status children in Brazil (aged 3-4 and 7-8 years).
  • Lipid profiles were measured via blood tests.
  • Dietary intake, including processed and ultra-processed products, was assessed using 24-hour recalls.
  • Linear regression analyzed the association between early intake and changes in lipid levels.

Main Results:

  • Ultra-processed product consumption at preschool age predicted higher increases in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol by school age.
  • Processed and ultra-processed products constituted a significant portion of daily energy intake (42.6% at preschool, 49.2% at school age).
  • Commonly consumed items included breads, snacks, cookies, and sweets.

Conclusions:

  • Early consumption of ultra-processed products influences children's lipoprotein profiles.
  • These findings highlight the role of food processing and early diet in cardiovascular disease development.
  • Interventions targeting early dietary habits are crucial for CVD prevention.
Abstract

Keywords:
Child nutritionCohort studiesFood processing and ultra-processed foodsRisk factors

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