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Consumption of ultra-processed products and wheezing respiratory diseases in children: The SENDO project

Laura Moreno-Galarraga1, Iratxe Martín-Álvarez2, Alejandro Fernández-Montero3

  • 1Servicio de Pediatría, Complejo Hospital de Navarra, Servicio Navarro de Salud, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.

Anales De Pediatria
|May 30, 2021
PubMed

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High consumption of ultra-processed foods (UP) in children is linked to a higher prevalence of wheezing respiratory diseases like asthma and bronchitis. This study highlights the importance of diet in pediatric respiratory health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Respiratory Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Ultra-processed foods (UP) consumption is linked to various adult diseases.
  • The impact of UP on pediatric respiratory conditions remains less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between ultra-processed food consumption and wheezing respiratory diseases in children.
  • Specifically examining asthma and bronchitis/recurrent wheezing prevalence.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study within the Spanish SENDO project involving 513 children.
  • Ultra-processed food intake quantified via semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaires.
  • Statistical analysis using Odds Ratios and mixed regression models to assess associations.

Main Results:

  • High UP consumption (39.9% of total calories) was associated with an 87% increase in wheezing disease prevalence (OR: 1.87).
  • Higher UP intake significantly multiplied the prevalence of bronchitis/recurrent wheezing by 2.12 (95% CI: 1.10-4.05).

Conclusions:

  • A direct relationship exists between ultra-processed food consumption and the prevalence of wheezing diseases in children.
  • Findings suggest dietary patterns significantly influence pediatric respiratory health.
Abstract

Keywords:
Alimentos ultraprocesadosAsmaAsthmaBronquitisChildrenEnfermedades respiratoriasNiñosRespiratory diseasesSibilanciasUltra-processed foodsWheezing

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