Intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with inflammatory markers in Brazilian adolescents

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Authors

Glauciane Márcia dos Santos Martins · Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal do Maranhão

Ana Karina Teixeira da Cunha França · Universidade Federal do Maranhão

Poliana Cristina de Almeida Fonseca Viola · Universidade Federal do Piauí

Carolina Abreu de Carvalho · Universidade Federal do Maranhão

Karla Danielle Silva Marques · Universidade Federal do Maranhão

Alcione Miranda dos Santos · Universidade Federal do Maranhão

Abstract

The association between the consumption of UPF, poor quality diet and pro-inflammatory markers have important harmful effects that can be observed as early as in adolescence.

Topics & Keywords

Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Nutritional Studies and Diet Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health Nutrition

Volume 25, Issue 3, pp. 591-599

DOI: 10.1017/s1368980021004523

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