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1Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
International Journal of Public Health
|April 23, 2025
Summary
Higher ultra-processed food (UPF) intake in college students correlated with increased visceral fat. Further research is needed to confirm links to body fat and other health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Human Physiology
Background:
- Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are prevalent in college student diets.
- Understanding the health impacts of UPF consumption is crucial for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between UPF consumption and body composition.
- To explore links between UPF intake and bowel movements and menstrual irregularities in female college students.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 110 university students (aged 18-25) in India.
- Utilized a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) for UPF assessment (NOVA classification).
- Assessed bowel habits (Constipation Scoring System) and menstrual health (Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool), alongside anthropometric measurements (BMI, body fat, visceral fat).
Main Results:
- Higher UPF consumption showed a trend toward increased body fat percentage (p=0.053).
- Significantly associated with greater visceral fat accumulation (p < 0.05).
- No significant associations found with bowel movements or menstrual irregularities.
Conclusions:
- Increased UPF intake is linked to higher visceral fat in college students.
- Findings suggest a need to reduce UPF consumption to prevent adiposity and metabolic issues.
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