Consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en niños entre 6 y 23 meses según la Segunda Encuesta Nacional de Nutrición y Salud de Argentina / Consumption of ultra-processed foods among children aged 6 to 23 months as per the Second National Survey on Nutrition and Health of Argentina

Introducción. Contar con los datos del consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en los niños resulta importante para planificar políticas públicas. Objetivos. Describir la prevalencia de consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en menores de 2 años e identificar factores asociados. Describir la proporción que los alimentos ultraprocesados representan del número total de los alimentos consumidos en el día. Métodos. Análisis secundario de los datos de niños entre 6 y 23 meses de edad con al menos un recordatorio de 24 horas de consumo de alimentos de la Segunda Encuesta Nacional de Nutrición y Salud de Argentina del año 2018. Se estudiaron como variables principales: "consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados" (según el sistema NOVA) categorizada en sí/no y la "proporción de ultraprocesados del total de alimentos consumidos". Los factores asociados explorados fueron lactancia materna, sexo, edad y el número de alimentos no ultraprocesados consumidos. Se realizó un modelo de regresión logística multivariable y se aplicó un factor de expansión para ponderar los datos. Resultados. Se incluyeron 4224 niños (ponderado 908 104). La prevalencia de consumo de ultraprocesados fue del 90,8 % (IC95%: 89,5-92) y fue asociado con mayor edad (OR 3,21; IC95% 2,28-4,52) y con el número de alimentos no ultraprocesados consumidos (OR 1,17; IC95% 1,13-1,23). Los ultraprocesados representaron una mediana del 20 % (RIC: 12,5-28,6 %) del total de alimentos consumidos en el día. Conclusiones. Este estudio señala la alta penetración de los alimentos ultraprocesados en la alimentación complementaria.

Introduction. The availability of data on the consumption of ultra-processed foods among children is important for planning public policies. Objectives. To describe the prevalence of consumption of ultra-processed foods in children under 2 years of age and identify associated factors. To describe the proportion that ultra-processed foods represent out of the total number of foods consumed in a day. Methods. Secondary analysis of data from children aged 6­23 months with at least a 24-hour recall of food consumption based on the Second National Survey on Nutrition and Health of Argentina (2018). The following primary variables were studied: "consumption of ultra-processed foods" (according to the NOVA system) categorized into yes/no and "proportion of ultra-processed out of total foods consumed." The following associated factors were studied: breastfeeding, sex, age, and number of non-ultra-processed foods consumed. A multivariate logistic regression model was developed and an expansion factor was applied to weight the data. Results. A total of 4224 children were included (weighed: 908 104). The prevalence of ultra-processed food consumption was 90.8% (95% CI: 89.5­92) and was associated with an older age (OR: 3.21, 95% CI: 2.28­4.52) and the number of non-ultra-processed foods consumed (OR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.13­1.23). Ultra-processed foods accounted for a median 20% (IQR: 12.5­28.6%) of all foods consumed in a day. Conclusions. This study highlights the high penetration of ultra-processed foods in complementary feeding.

Atividade física insuficiente e consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados em adultos brasileiros / Insufficient physical activity and ultra-processed foods consumption in Brazilian adults

To estimate the prevalence of simultaneous insufficient physical activity (IPA) and excessive con-sumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF), and to verify the association between IPA and dietary habits (in natura/minimally processed foods, ultra-processed foods and food consumption markers) in Brazilian adults. Cross-sectional study with data from the Vigitel Telephone Survey 2018. 51,064 adults (≥ 20 years) were studied. IPA covered three domains: leisure, commuting and work (< 150 minutes/week). The scores for in natura/minimally processed foods and UPF (number of subgroups mentioned/previous day) were calculated; ≥ 5 UPF: excessive consumption. Questions on weekly and daily frequency of food consumption were used. Prevalence ratios (PR) were estimated by Poisson regression. The simultaneity of IPA and consumption of UPF was 7.0% (95% CI: 6.50 - 7.55), higher among women (PR = 1.26; 95% CI: 1.08 - 1.47), in residents of the Southeast (PR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.00 - 1.51) and South (PR = 1.50; 95% CI: 1.22 - 1.84), and was lower in individuals aged ≥ 40 years (40-49: PR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.56 - 0.88; 50-59: PR = 0.46; 95% CI: 0.36 - 0.58; ≥ 60: PR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.36 - 0.56) and with health insurance (PR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.72 - 0.99). IPA was associated with lower consumption of in natura/minimally processed foods and higher consumption of UPF. There was lower regular consumption (≥ 5 days/week) of raw vegetables (PR = 0.82; 95% CI: 0.78 - 0.85), cooked vegetables (PR = 0.88; 95% CI: 0.84 - 0.92), fruit (PR = 0.78; 95% CI: 0.75 - 0.82) and juice (PR = 0.93; 95% CI: 0.89 - 0.97), and higher consumption of soft drinks (≥ 3 days/week: PR = 1.17; 95% CI: 1.11 - 1.23) among individuals with IPA. They also had lower consumption of raw vegetables (2 times/day: PR = 0.93; 95% CI: 0.88 - 0.98), fruit (2 times/day: PR = 0.89; 95% CI: 0.85 - 0.94; ≥ 3 times: PR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.79 - 0.89) and juice (≥ 2 glasses/day: PR = 0.93; 95% CI: 0.89 - 0.98). An association was identified between IPA and inadequate eating habits, the subgroups most affected by both risk behaviors, which should be prioritized in health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

Estimar a prevalência de simultaneidade de atividade física insuficiente (AFI) e consumo excessivo de alimentos ultraprocessados (AUP), bem como verificar a associação entre AFI e hábitos alimentares (alimentos in natura/minimamente processados, ultraprocessados e marcadores de consumo alimentar) em adultos brasileiros. Estudo transversal com dados do inquérito telefônico Vigitel 2018. Foram estudados 51.064 adultos (≥ 20 anos). AFI abarcou três domínios: lazer, deslocamento, trabalho (< 150 minutos/semana). Calcularam-se os escores de alimentos in natura/minimamente processados e AUP (número de subgrupos referidos/dia anterior); ≥ 5 AUP: consumo excessivo. Foram utilizadas questões sobre a frequência semanal e diária de consumo alimentar. Estimaram-se razões de prevalência (RP) com regressão de Poisson. A simultaneidade de AFI e consumo de AUP foi de 7,0% (IC 95%: 6,50 - 7,55), maior nas mulheres (RP = 1,26; IC 95%: 1,08 - 1,47), nos residentes do Sudeste (RP = 1,23; IC 95%: 1,00 - 1,51) e Sul (RP = 1,50; IC 95%: 1,22 - 1,84), e foi menor nos indivíduos com idade ≥ 40 anos (40-49: RP = 0,71; IC 95%: 0,56 - 0,88; 50 - 59: RP = 0,46; IC 95%: 0,36 - 0,58; ≥ 60: RP = 0,45; IC 95%: 0,36 - 0,56) e com plano de saúde (RP = 0,84; IC 95%: 0,72 - 0,99). A AFI associou-se ao menor consumo de alimentos in natura/minimamente processados e ao maior consumo de AUP. Observou-se menor consumo regular (≥ 5 dias/semana) de hortaliças cruas (RP = 0,82; IC 95%: 0,78 - 0,85), cozidas (RP = 0,88; IC 95%: 0,84 - 0,92), frutas (RP = 0,78; IC 95%: 0,75 - 0,82), suco (RP = 0,93; IC 95%: 0,89 - 0,97), e maior de refrigerante (≥ 3 dias/semana: RP = 1,17; IC 95%: 1,11 - 1,23) entre os indivíduos com AFI. Estes também apresentaram menor consumo de hortaliças cruas (2 vezes/dia: RP = 0,93; IC 95%: 0,88 - 0,98), frutas (2 vezes/dia: RP = 0,89; IC 95%: 0,85 - 0,94; ≥ 3 vezes/dia: RP = 0,84; IC 95%: 0,79 - 0,89) e suco (≥ 2 copos/dia: RP = 0,93; IC 95%: 0,89 - 0,98). Identificou-se associação entre AFI e hábitos alimentares inadequados, os subgrupos mais acometidos por ambos os comportamentos de risco, que devem ser priorizados em estratégias de promoção da saúde e prevenção de agravos.

Association of nutritional status with urinary iodine deficiency in Brazilian pregant women / Associação do estado nutricional com deficiência urinária de iodo em gestantes brasileiras

Abstract Objectives: to investigate the association of nutritional status with urinary iodine deficiency in pregnant women attending the Basic Health Units in the city of São Luís - Maranhão. Methods: cross-sectional study carried out with 261 pregnant women. Urine samples were collected for analysis of determination of urinary iodine. Iodine deficiency was considered as <150 µg/L and adequate as ≥150 µg/L. Weight and height measurements were taken at the time of collection and investigation of pre-pregnancy weight calculate BMI). Continuous variables were presented as mean, standard deviation, median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and categorical variables as simple and relative frequencies and percentages. Multivariate analyses investigate the association between pre-pregnancy and current BMI and UIC (urinary iodine concentration). Results: the mean pre-pregnancy BMI was 24.3 ± 4.5 kg/m2, and the current BMI was 27.2 ± 6.5 kg/m2. The median UIC was 181.3 µg/L (113.2-271.7), and 40.6% of the sample showed iodine deficiency. The increase in pre-pregnancy and current BMI was associated with a reduction in the prevalence of iodine deficiency in pregnant women (PR = 0.94; (CI95% = 0.88; 0.99) and PR = 0.95; (CI95% = 0.88 - 0.99), respectively). Conclusion: high BMI is positively associated with UIC and provides a reduction in iodine deficiency prevalence in pregnant women.

Resumo Objetivos: investigar a associação do estado nutricional com deficiência de iodo urinário em gestantes atendidas em Unidades Básicas de Saúde do município de São Luís - MA. Métodos: estudo transversal, realizado com 261 gestantes. Foram coletadas amostras de urina para análise de determinação do iodo urinário, considerou-se deficiência o valor <150 µg/L e adequado, valor ≥150 µg/L. Foram aferidas as medidas de peso e altura no momento da coleta e investigação do peso pré-gestacional para cálculo do IMC. As variáveis contínuas foram expressas em média, desvio padrão, mediana, percentil 25 e 75 e as categóricas em frequência simples e relativa e em percentual. Análises multivariadas investigaram associação entre IMC pré-gestacional e atual e UIC (Concentração urinária de iodo). Resultados: a média do IMC pré-gestacional foi 24,3 ± 4,5 kg/m2 e do IMC atual 27,2 ± 6,5 kg/m2. A mediana de concentração de iodo urinário foi de 181,3 µ/L (113,2-271,7) e 40,6% da amostra possuía deficiência de iodo. O aumento no IMC pré-gestacional e atual foi associado à redução da prevalência de deficiência de iodo em gestantes (RP = 0,94; (IC95% = 0,88; 0,99) e RP = 0,95; (IC95% = 0,88 - 0,99), respectivamente). Conclusão: o IMC elevado está positivamente associado à UIC e proporciona redução na prevalência de deficiência de iodo em gestantes.

Síndrome metabólica, consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e bebidas adoçadas em adolescentes / Metabolic syndrome, consumption of ultra-processed foods and sweetened beverages in adolescents

A síndrome metabólica é caracterizada pela presença concomitante de alteração na glicemia, dislipidemia, elevação da pressão arterial e adiposidade excessiva, os quais elevam o risco cardiovascular. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar os parâmetros da síndrome metabólica e a associação com o consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e bebidas adoçadas em adolescentes com excesso de peso. Realizou-se um estudo transversal, conduzido com 67 adolescentes com excesso de peso, de um ambulatório pediátrico de um hospital público no município de São Paulo. A avaliação antropométrica consistiu na aferição de peso, estatura e circunferência da cintura. Foram coletados dados de glicose, triglicérides, HDL-c, e pressão arterial, e a síndrome metabólica (SM) analisada de acordo com critérios da Associação Brasileira de Nutrologia. O consumo alimentar foi avaliado pelo questionário de frequência alimentar semiquantitativo. A prevalência de síndrome metabólica foi de 56,7%. Os parâmetros mais prevalentes foram redução de HDL-c (71,6%), elevação da pressão arterial sistólica (70,1%) e da glicemia de jejum (64,2%). Observou-se correlação positiva entre a glicemia de jejum e o consumo de alimentos ultra processados e bebidas adoçadas.

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by the concomitant presence of changes in blood glucose, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure and excessive adiposity, which increase cardiovascular risk. The objective of this study was to analyze the parameters of metabolic syndrome and the association with the consumption of ultra-processed foods and sweetened beverages in overweight adolescents. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 67 overweight adolescents from a pediatric outpatient clinic of a public hospital in the city of São Paulo. The anthropometric assessment consisted of measuring weight, height and waist circumference. Data on glucose, triglycerides, HDL-c, and blood pressure were collected, and metabolic syndrome (MS) was analyzed according to criteria from the Brazilian Association of Nutrology. Food consumption was assessed using the semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 56.7%. The most prevalent parameters were a reduction in HDL-c (71.6%), and an increase in systolic blood pressure (70.1%) and fasting blood glucose (64.2%). Blood glucose was positively associated with the sweetened beverage consumption score and BMI. It is concluded that there is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents, with glycemia being associated with the consumption of sweetened beverages.

Consumption of in natura and ultra-processed foods in adults: an analysis of social, metabolic, and lifestyle determinants / Consumo de alimentos in natura e ultraprocessados em adultos: uma análise dos determinantes sociais, metabólicos e de estilo de vida

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the social, metabolic, and lifestyle determinants of consumption of fruits, vegetables, and greens (FVG) and ultra-processed food (ULT) in adults from Pernambuco. Methods: Cross-sectional and analytical study, conducted in 2015/2016. In addition to sociodemographic variables, the determinants of lifestyle were level of physical activity, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and metabolic variables were self-reported hypertension, blood glucose, and Body Mass Index (BMI). Consumption was measured by the Food Frequency Questionnaire, then created the Frequency of Consumption Index (SFI) of the mean intake of ULT and FVG foods. The indices of FVG and ULT consumption were transformed into quartiles and these variables were included in the multinomial logistic regression, considering their determinants when p<0.05. Results: The sample was representative of the state, with 1,067 people being interviewed, whose intake of ULT was higher than that of FVG in the lowest and highest quartile of the consumption index. Consumption of fruit and vegetables was higher in higher consumption of alcoholic beverages (p=0.031) and BMI>25 kg/m2 (p=0.047); and lower in the lowest income (p=0.001). ULT intake was higher in young adults (p=0.005), lower income (p=0.044), and controlled blood glucose (p=0.021). Rural areas were 52% less exposed to medium-high ULT consumption (p<0.006). Conclusion: Higher rate of ULT consumption in relation to fresh foods, with income as a common determinant, inversely associated with ULT intake and directly related to FVG, which demands structuring policies.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar os determinantes sociais, metabólicos e de estilo de vida do consumo de frutas, legumes e verduras (FLV) e ultraprocessados (ULT) em adultos de Pernambuco. Métodos: Estudo transversal e analítico, realizado em 2015/2016. Além de variáveis sociodemográficas, os determinantes do estilo de vida foram nível de atividade física, doses de bebida alcoólica e uso de tabaco e os metabólicos foram hipertensão autorreferida, glicemia e Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC). O consumo foi mensurado por questionário de frequência alimentar, e, em seguida, criou-se Índice da Frequência de Consumo (IFC) da média de ingestão dos alimentos ULT e FVL. Os índices de consumo de FLV e ULT foram transformados em quartis e essas variáveis incluídas na regressão logística multinomial, considerando seus determinantes quando p<0,05. Resultados: A amostra foi representativa do estado, sendo entrevistadas 1.067 pessoas, cuja ingestão de ULT foi superior à de FVL no menor e no maior quartil do índice de consumo. O consumo de FLV foi superior no maior consumo de bebida alcoólica (p=0,031) e IMC>25 kg/m2 (p=0,047); e inferior na menor renda (p=0,001). O consumo de ULT foi maior em adultos jovens (p=0,005), menor renda (p=0,044) e glicemia controlada (p=0,021). A área rural estava 52% menos exposta ao consumo médio-alto de ULT (p<0,006). Conclusão: Maior índice de consumo de ULT em relação aos alimentos in natura, tendo a renda como um determinante comum, inversamente associada à ingestão de ULT e diretamente relacionada a FVL, o que demanda políticas estruturantes.

Consumo de alimentos ultra processados e fatores associados em crianças de seis anos de idade / Consumption of ultra-processed foods and associated factors in six-year-old children

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é estimar a prevalência e a frequência semanal de consumo de certos alimentos ultra processados por crianças de seis anos e fatores associados em município do Sul do Brasil. Estudo transversal com 956 crianças. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas com mães nos domicílios. Os desfechos foram o consumo de balas, chicletes, pirulitos e chocolates; bolachas recheadas; sucos artificiais; e refrigerantes por meio do Índice Alimentação do Escolar. As variáveis independentes foram sexo, tipo de escola, escolaridade e ocupação materna, amamentação, tempo de amamentação exclusiva e utilização de mamadeira. A análise bivariada foi realizada pelo qui-quadrado, e a multivariada por meio da regressão de Poisson. Na análise multivariada, a prevalência semanal do consumo de bolacha recheada foi 14% maior nos alunos de escolas públicas e 8% maior em filhos de mães com escolaridade menor do que oito anos. O consumo de suco artificial foi 7% maior entre alunos de escolas públicas e 6% maior nas crianças que fizeram uso de mamadeira. O consumo de refrigerantes foi 8% maior entre alunos de escolas públicas. A maioria dos escolares consumia os alimentos ultra processados estudados de uma a duas vezes na semana. O consumo mostrou-se associado às variáveis independentes estudadas.

Abstract This article aims to estimate the prevalence and weekly frequency of ultra-processed food consumption in six-year-old children and associated factors in a municipality in southern Brazil. Cross-sectional study with 956 children. Data were collected through interviews with mothers in the households. The outcomes were the consumption of candies, chewing gum, lollipops and chocolates; stuffed cookies; artificial juices; and soft drinks using the Índice de Alimentação Escolar (School Feeding Index). The independent variables were gender, type of school, education and maternal occupation, breastfeeding, duration of exclusive breastfeeding and the use of bottle. Bivariate analysis was performed using the chi-square test and the multivariate analysis using Poisson regression. In the multivariate analysis, the weekly prevalence of stuffed cookies consumption was 14% higher in students from public schools and 8% higher in children of mothers with less than eight years of schooling. Artificial juice and soft drink consumption was 7% and 8% higher in public school students respectively and 6% higher in bottle-fed children. Most schoolchildren consumed the ultra-processed foods assessed once or twice a week. Consumption was associated with the independent variables assessed.

Descripción de la ingesta de energía según grado de procesamiento de los alimentos. Encuesta Nacional de Nutrición y Salud 2018-19 / Description of energy intake by degree of food processing. National Survey on Nutrition and Health of 2018­2019

Introducción. A nivel mundial los niños, niñas y adolescentes lideran el consumo de productos ultraprocesados. El objetivo de este trabajo fue caracterizar la ingesta de energía según el grado de procesamiento de los alimentos por grupo etario, en la población urbana mayor de 2 años de la Argentina. Población y métodos. Estudio transversal, con datos de la 2da Encuesta Nacional de Nutrición y Salud 2018-19, en una muestra probabilística polietápica de localidades urbanas de Argentina. A partir de la información recopilada con el recordatorio de 24 horas, se analizó la ingesta diaria de energía, para cada grupo etario, de 1) alimentos sin procesar o mínimamente procesados; 2) ingredientes culinarios procesados; 3) alimentos procesados, y 4) productos ultraprocesados. Se realizó análisis estadístico descriptivo. Resultados. En 15 444 individuos mayores de 2 años, los alimentos mínimamente procesados representaron el 34,5 % de la energía diaria; los productos ultraprocesados, el 26,0 %; los alimentos procesados, el 23,0 %, y los ingredientes culinarios, el 16,6 %. El porcentaje de energía aportada por ultraprocesados es mayor en niños, niñas y adolescentes que en los adultos (p <0,01), mientras que para alimentos procesados e ingredientes culinarios la tendencia es opuesta (p <0,01). Las galletitas, los amasados de pastelería, las bebidas azucaradas y las golosinas representaron dos tercios de la energía aportada por ultraprocesados. Conclusión. Los niños, niñas y adolescentes de entornos urbanos de la Argentina presentan la mayor ingesta de energía a partir de productos ultraprocesados. Las políticas alimentarias deben contemplar la situación de cada grupo etario para promover una alimentación más saludable.

Introduction. Worldwide, children and adolescents lead the consumption of ultra-processed foods. The objective of this study was to describe the energy intake by the degree of food processing by age group in the urban population over 2 years of age in Argentina. Population and methods. Cross-sectional study based on data from the 2nd National Survey on Nutrition and Health of 2018­2019 conducted using a multistage probability sample from urban areas of Argentina. Data were collected from a 24-hour recall and were analized, for each age group, the daily energy intake from 1) unprocessed or minimally processed foods; 2) processed culinary ingredients; 3) processed foods; and 4) ultra-processed foods. A descriptive, statistical analysis was performed. Results. In 15 444 individuals older than 2 years, minimally processed foods accounted for 34.5% of daily energy; ultra-processed foods, 26.0%; processed foods, 23.0%; and culinary ingredients, 16.6%. The percentage of energy from ultra-processed foods is higher in children and adolescents than in adults (p < 0.01), while the trend is the opposite from processed foods and culinary ingredients (p < 0.01). Cookies, pastries, sweetened beverage and confectionery accounted for two-thirds of the energy contributed by ultra-processed foods. Conclusion. Children and adolescents in urban areas in Argentina showed the highest energy intake from ultra-processed. Food policies should consider the characteristics of each age group to promote a healthier diet.

Momentos alimentarios y consumo de productos ultraprocesados durante el día, Antioquia, Colombia / Food moments and comsumption of ultraprocessed products during the day, Antioquia, Colombia

Introducción. La acelerada transición nutricional en Latinoamérica ha modificado los patrones alimentarios, favoreciendo dietas con mayor participación de productos industrializados y alto aporte de nutrientes relacionados con enfermedades crónicas como grasas (saturadas, trans), sodio, azúcar libre y densidad de energía. Objetivo. Describir los momentos alimentarios de consumo de productos comestibles ultraprocesados (PCUP) durante el día en Antioquia, Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Estudio descriptivo transversal, usando datos de consumo de alimentos del Perfil Alimentario y Nutricional de Antioquia 2019 y del Perfil de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional de Medellín 2015, en población general, muestra de 13494 individuos. Los alimentos se clasificaron según NOVA y se agruparon en subcategorías. Se calculó la media de energía consumida y su desviación estándar (confianza del 95%) para las categorías NOVA y subcategorías, además su distribución en los momentos alimentarios. Resultados. Para la población de Medellín (capital de Antioquia), en promedio el 54,7% de la energía venia de alimentos no procesados, 17,3% de ingredientes culinarios, y 20,4% de PCUP. En la población de Antioquia, 56,0% de la energía se obtuvo de alimentos no procesados, 18,8% de ingredientes culinarios y 17,0% de PCUP. En los momentos alimentarios principales (desayuno, almuerzo y cena) los alimentos no procesados tienen mayor aporte energético. Mientras que los momentos alimentarios con mayor porcentaje de energía proveniente de PCUP fueron la media mañana, el algo y la merienda. Conclusiones. Para los antioqueños el mayor riesgo de consumo de PCUP relacionados con la obesidad y las enfermedades crónicas se presenta entremedio de las comidas principales(AU)

Introduction. The accelerated nutritional transition in Latin America has modified dietary patterns, favoring diets with a greater participation of industrialized products and a high contribution of nutrients related to chronic diseases such as fats (saturated, trans), sodium, free sugar, and energy density. Objective. To describe the dietary moments of consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) during the day in Antioquia, Colombia. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional descriptive study using food consumption data from the Food and Nutrition Profile of Antioquia 2019 and the Food and Nutrition Security Profile of Medellín 2015, in general population, sample of 13,494 individuals. Foods were classified according to NOVA and grouped into subcategories. The mean energy consumed and its standard deviation (95% confidence), were calculated for the NOVA categories and subcategories, as well as its distribution at feeding times. Results. for the population of Medellín (capital of Antioquia), on average 54.7% of the energy came from unprocessed foods, 17.3% from culinary ingredients, and 20.4% from UPF. In the population of Antioquia, 56.0% of the energy was obtained from unprocessed foods, 18.8% from culinary ingredients, and 17.0% from UPF. At the main eating moments (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) unprocessed foods have a greater energy contribution. While the food moments with the highest percentage of energy coming from UPF were mid-morning snacks and snacks. Conclusions. For Antioqueños the greatest risk of consuming UPFs related to obesity and chronic diseases occurs between main meals(AU)

Ultra-processed food consumption and nutritional status in Uruguayan and Brazilian children between three to five years / Consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados y estado nutricional en niños de tres a cinco años uruguayos y brasileños

Introduction. There is growing consensus globally that the consumption of ultra- processed food (UPF) can negatively affect the nutritional status of children. Objective. The present study aims to evaluate associations between the consumption of UPF and the nutritional status in a sample of Uruguayan and Brazilian preschoolers belonging to two studies: the ENDIS Study and the Pelotas 2015 Birth Cohort. Materials and methods. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis. The main outcome measure was obesity defined as BMI for age and sex ≥ +3 z-scores. The score of UPF consumption was the main exposure measured. Each positive answer of habitual intake was added up to create a UPF score ranging from zero to six or more UPF. Crude and adjusted logistic regressions were performed for the associations between UPF consumption and nutritional status in preschoolers. Results. The final sample consisted of 8,687 preschool children, 50.8% belonging to the Uruguayan study, while the remaining 49.2% belonged to the Brazilian study. Nearly 5% of the sample of young children were obese. We didn't observe a relationship between the score of UPF consumption and obesity, the odds ratio (OR) was 1.04 (95% CI, 1.00­1.09). Adjustments resulted in modest attenuation of the relationship and a lack of statistical significance. However, in children under 48 months, the score of UPF consumption was directly associated with childhood obesity. Conclusions. Results suggest that higher consumption of UPF is associated with obesity in Uruguayan and Brazilian preschool children under 4 years of age. These findings suggest that actions to reduce ultra- processed food consumption could lead to diminish obesity patterns and bring important public health benefits(AU)

Introducción. Existe creciente consenso a nivel mundial de que el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados puede afectar negativamente el estado nutricional de los niños. Objetivo. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar asociaciones entre el consumo de ultraprocesados y el estado nutricional en una muestra de preescolares uruguayos y brasileños pertenecientes a dos estudios: el Estudio ENDIS y la Cohorte de Nacimiento de Pelotas 2015. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un análisis transversal. La principal medida de resultado fue la obesidad definida como el IMC/edad y sexo ≥ +3 puntuaciones z. La puntuación del consumo de ultraprocesados fue la principal exposición. Cada respuesta positiva de la ingesta habitual se sumó para crear una puntuación de ultraprocesados que oscilaba entre cero y seis o más. Se realizaron regresiones logísticas crudas y ajustadas. Resultados. La muestra final estuvo constituida por 8.687 niños, de los cuales el 50,8% pertenecía al estudio uruguayo, mientras que el 49,2% restante pertenecía al estudio brasileño. Casi el 5% de la muestra de niños pequeños eran obesos. No observamos relación entre la puntuación del consumo de ultraprocesados y la obesidad, el odds ratio (OR) fue de 1,04 (IC 95%, 1,00-1,09). Los ajustes dieron lugar a modesta atenuación de la relación y falta de significación estadística. Sin embargo, en menores de 48 meses la puntuación de consumo de ultraprocesados se asoció directamente con la obesidad infantil. Conclusiones. Los resultados sugieren que un mayor consumo de ultraprocesados se asocia con obesidad en prescolares uruguayos y brasileños menores de 4 años. Estos hallazgos sugieren que las acciones para reducir el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados podrían conducir a una disminución de los patrones de obesidad y traer importantes beneficios para la salud pública(AU)

Ingesta de alimentos ultraprocesados y circunferencia de cintura según área de residencia en adultos peruanos / Ultra-processed food consumption and waist circumference by residence setting in Peruvian adults

Introducción. La circunferencia de cintura (CC) es indicador de obesidad abdominal y riesgo cardiovascular en adultos. En Perú, la obesidad ha aumentado a diferente magnitud por área de residencia y poco se sabe de la influencia del consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados (AUP) sobre este fenómeno en población adulta. Objetivo. Evaluar la asociación entre ingesta de AUP y circunferencia de cintura en adultos peruanos por área de residencia. Materiales y métodos. Estudio transversal de datos secundarios de 745 adultos con información de ingesta dietaria (un recordatorio de 24 horas) de la Encuesta Nacional Vigilancia Alimentaria y Nutricional por Etapas de Vida 2017-2018. Los AUP fueron caracterizados según la clasificación NOVA. La ingesta AUP como el porcentaje relativo de la ingesta energética total (%), dividida en terciles. La CC medida como punto medio entre última costilla y cresta iliaca. Se usó regresión lineal múltiple ponderada y análisis estratificado según área de residencia. Resultados. La edad promedio fue 37,2 años. La ingesta de AUP promedio fue 14,7% (IC95%: 14,2 ­ 15,3). Comparado con adultos en el menor tercil de ingesta de AUP, aquellos en tercil medio tuvieron mayor CC ( 0,73; IC95%: 0,22 ­ 1,24; valor p= 0,007). Al estratificar por área de residencia, adultos rurales del tercil medio tuvieron mayor CC en comparación con primer tercil ( : 1,85; IC95%: 1,17 ­ 2,53, valor p < 0,001). Conclusiones. En adultos peruanos, la ingesta de AUP se asoció a CC en áreas rurales, aunque no de forma lineal. Más estudios son necesarios para entender la naturaleza de esta asociación(AU)

Introduction. Waist circumference (WC) is an abdominal obesity and cardiovascular risk indicator among adults. In Peru, obesity prevalence has been increasing unequally between residence areas, and the influence of ultra- processed food (UPF) consumption on WC in Peruvian adults remains unclear. Objective. Evaluate the association between UPF consumption and waist circumference by residence setting among Peruvian adults. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional secondary analysis of dietary intake data (single 24-hour recall) from 745 adults aged 18 and 59 years old from the "Vigilancia Alimentaria y Nutricional por Etapas de Vida 2017-2018" National Surveys was performed. The NOVA system was used to characterize the UPFs, and the exposure was the percentage of total energy consumed from UPF per day (%), in quantiles. WC (cm) was assessed at the middle point between the last rib and the iliac crest. Weighted linear regression analysis stratified by residence areas were conducted. Results. The mean age was 37.2 years. The mean percent of total energy consumed from UPF was 14.7% (95%CI: 14.2 ­ 15.3). Those in the middle tertile of UPF consumption, had higher WC ( 0.73; 95%CI: 0.22 ­ 1.24; p-value = 0.007) compared with those in the lower tertile. In the stratified analysis, those in the second tertile in rural areas have more WC compared with the first tertile ( 1.85; 95%CI: 1.17 ­ 2.53, p-value< 0.001). Conclusions. In rural areas, UPF consumption was associated with waist circumference, but it does not follow a linear association. Further studies are needed to understand the rationale behind these results(AU)

Educación alimentaria en pacientes en dialisis / Nutritional education in dialysis patients

La enfermedad renal crónica terminal aumenta el riesgo cardiovascular y puede ocasionar defectos en la mineralización ósea. Para prevenir esto, se debe mantener el fósforo plasmático normal, que depende de la diálisis, los quelantes y la ingesta de fósforo, principalmente de origen inorgánico, incorporado mediante aditivos alimentarios. Las intervenciones nutricionales son pilares en el tratamiento de estos pacientes. El objetivo es facilitar estrategias alimentarias a un grupo de pacientes pediátricos en diálisis, mediante educación alimentaria nutricional, para aumentar el consumo de alimentos naturales, disminuyendo la ingesta de fósforo inorgánico especialmente de los productos cárnicos procesados. Materiales y métodos: se estudió una población pediátrica en diálisis. Se preparó un programa educativo con atención personalizada, instrucción alimentaria y seguimiento mensual, seguido de un taller. Resultados: n: 17 pacientes, edad decimal media de 12,3, 53% sexo masculino, 88% en hemodiálisis. Previo a la intervención el 64,7% consumía productos cárnicos procesados. Luego del taller el 58,8% disminuyó su consumo, el 41,2% aumentó la ingesta de preparaciones caseras, el 53% incorporó nuevos condimentos, de los cuales el 89% presentó al incorporarlos, mejor aceptación a las preparaciones. Conclusiones: la hiperfosfatemia está presente en alrededor del 50% de los pacientes en diálisis asociándose a un incremento entre 20% al 40% del riesgo de mortalidad. La presencia de fósforo oculto en los alimentos y la falta de adherencia hacen prioritario trabajar en programas educativos que favorezcan el aprendizaje colaborativo, centralizados en prácticas culinarias, para brindar herramientas que faciliten una alimentación natural, disminuyendo el consumo de ultraprocesados (AU)

Chronic end-stage renal disease increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and may lead to defects in bone mineralization. In order to prevent these risks, normal plasma phosphorus levels should be maintained. Achieving this goal depends on dialysis, chelators, and phosphorus intake, mainly of inorganic origin, incorporated through food supplements. Nutritional interventions are crucial in the treatment of these patients. The objective is to facilitate nutritional strategies to a group of pediatric dialysis patients, through food education, to increase the consumption of natural foods, decreasing the intake of inorganic phosphorus, especially from processed meat products. Materials and methods: a pediatric population undergoing dialysis was studied. An educational program was prepared with personalized care, nutritional instruction, and monthly follow-up visits, followed by a workshop. Results: n: 17 patients, mean age 12.3 years, 53% male, 88% on hemodialysis. Prior to the intervention, 64.7% consumed processed meat products. After the workshop, 58.8% decreased their consumption, 41.2% increased the intake of homemade food, 53% incorporated new seasonings, of whom 89% reported better acceptance of the preparations when they were incorporated. Conclusions: hyperphosphatemia is observed in around 50% of patients undergoing dialysis and is associated with a 20% to 40% increased risk of mortality. The presence of hidden phosphorus in food and the lack of adherence point to the need for the development of educational programs that promote collaborative learning, focusing on food-preparation practices. These programs should provide tools that facilitate a natural diet, reducing the consumption of ultra-processed food (AU)

Aplicación del perfil de nutrientes de la OPS en productos ultraprocesados, inclusive en alimentos fortificados / Application of PAHO's nutrient profile in ultra-processed products, including fortified foods

Resumen Introducción: en la actualidad se recomienda limitar el consumo de productos ultraprocesados por su alto contenido en azúcar, grasas totales, grasas saturadas, grasas trans y sodio. El etiquetado frontal es una estrategia destinada a fortalecer en el consumidor su capacidad de elegir, pero la estrategia de adición de micronutrientes realizada por la industria alimentaria contribuye a que los consumidores sobrestimen su calidad nutricional. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar según el modelo del Perfil de Nutrientes (PN) de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS), un grupo de productos ultraprocesados disponibles en el mercado argentino y aplicar el modelo de forma diferenciada en productos fortificados por la industria alimentaria. Materiales y método: estudio de campo, transversal, descriptivo. Se aplicó el perfil de nutrientes considerando: azúcares libres, grasas totales, grasas saturadas, grasas trans y sodio, en productos fortificados y sin fortificación. Cada una de las categorías generales de alimentos: galletitas dulces, alfajores, chocolates, golosinas, helados, cereales, bebidas, dulces untables, snacks salados y lácteos, fueron divididas en subcategorías, integradas por diferentes productos. Se realizó un análisis estadístico descriptivo por subcategorías. Resultados: la muestra se conformó por 682 productos y todos superaron el punto de corte de al menos un nutriente en cantidad excesiva. El 100% de los productos fortificados (n=146) presentó cantidad excesiva de algún nutriente, el 41,1% tuvo un nutriente en cantidad excesiva y el 50,7% dos nutrientes. 95,7-100% de los productos de los grupos cereales de desayuno, chocolatadas, yogures bebibles y en pote, se categorizaron como con cantidad excesiva de azúcares libres. Conclusiones: todos los productos analizados presentaron al menos un nutriente del PN de referencia, en cantidad excesiva. Los mismos productos tenían adición de vitaminas, minerales o fibra. Se visibiliza la necesidad de realizar estudios que investiguen si esta estrategia induce confusión en el consumidor al momento de elegir.

Abstract Introduction: it is currently recommended to limit the consumption of ultra-processed products because of their high content of sugar, total fats, saturated fats, trans fats and sodium. Front labelling is a strategy aimed at strengthening consumer choice, but the micronutrient addition strategy carried out by the food industry contributes to consumers overestimating their nutritional quality. The objective of this study was to analyze, following the model of the Nutrient Profile (PN) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a group of ultra-processed products available in the Argentine market and apply the model in a differentiated way in products fortified by the food industry. Materials and method: field study, cross-sectional, descriptive. The nutrient profile was applied considering: free sugars, total fats, saturated fats, trans fats and sodium, both in fortified and unfortified products. Each of the general food categories: sweet cookies, alfajores, chocolates, sweets, ice cream, cereals, beverages, spreadable sweets, salty snacks and dairy products, were divided into subcategories, made up of different products. A descriptive statistical analysis by subcategories was performed. Results: the sample consisted of 682 products and all exceeded the cut-off point of at least one nutrient in excessive quantity. 100% of the fortified products (n=146) had an excessive amount of some nutrient, 41.1% had an excess nutrient and 50.7% two nutrients. 95.7-100% of the products of the breakfast cereals, chocolate, drinking and potted yogurts groups were categorized as having excessive amounts of free sugars. Conclusions: all the products analyzed presented at least one nutrient from the reference NP, in excessive quantity. The same products had added vitamins, minerals or fiber. The need for studies to research whether this strategy induces confusion in the consumer when choosing is made visible.

Cambios en la microbiota por ultraprocesados: obesidad, cáncer y muerte prematura / Changes in the microbiota due to ultra-processed foods: obesity, cancer and premature death

Resumen Los alimentos ultraprocesados son formulaciones industriales que están omnipresentes en todos los hoga res y las góndolas de los supermercados. Este grupo de alimentos incluye gaseosas, snacks, comidas listas para calentar como las pizzas, hamburguesas, nuggets, hasta los panes comerciales. Múltiples estudios de cohortes a largo plazo han demostrado que su consumo se asocia al aumento de la incidencia de obesidad, diabetes tipo 2, enfermedades cardiovasculares, cáncer colorrectal y mortalidad global. Además, generan huella de carbono e hídrica, con un impacto negativo en el medio am biente. La microbiota tendría un rol central generando inflamación metabólica (metainflamación). Necesitamos políticas públicas activas para reducir su consumo y promover hábitos alimenticios saludables y accesibles.

Abstract Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formula tions that are ubiquitous in every home and supermar ket aisle. This food group includes snacks, soft drinks, ready-to-eat products like pizzas, nuggets, burger till commercial breads. Multiple long cohort studies have shown a relationship between their consumption and the rise in the incidence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, colorectal cancer and all-cause mortality. In addition, UPFs generate carbon and water footprints with a negative impact in our environment. The intestinal microbiota would play a central role as a trigger of metabolic inflammation (metainflammation). We need to reduce consumption of UPFs and promote healthier and accessible eating habits. Official public policies are needed.

Fatores associados ao consumo de açúcares de adição de idosos da região de Campinas-SP, Brasil / Factors associated with added sugar consumption of older adults from the region of Campinas-SP, Brazil

Resumo A alimentação adequada tem profundo impacto na saúde dos idosos, e uma especial atenção deve ser dada ao consumo de açúcares de adição na dieta, que em excesso está associado a pior controle das doenças crônicas nesta fase. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a prevalência do consumo de açúcares de adição de idosos da região de Campinas-SP, seus fatores associados e suas principais fontes alimentares. Trata-se de estudo transversal realizado na região de Campinas-SP, com amostra de conveniência de 586 idosos. O consumo foi obtido por meio de dois recordatórios de 24 horas, sendo inadequado se >5% do consumo energético total. Também foi calculada a contribuição dos alimentos em relação ao teor total de açúcares. Considerou-se nível crítico de p<0,05. O consumo médio de açúcares de adição estava acima do recomendado (7,0%), inadequado em mais da metade da população estudada, sendo o açúcar de mesa e o mel as principais fontes dietéticas. A prevalência de inadequação do consumo foi maior entre mulheres (69,8%; p=0,004) e em indivíduos com baixo peso (83,7%; p=0,014), e o consumo foi menor em portadores de diabetes (47,8%; p<0,001). Os resultados apontam para que sejam elaboradas ações de saúde e nutrição a fim de garantir um consumo adequado de açúcares nesta fase.

Abstract Adequate nutrition has a profound impact on older adults' health. Therefore, special attention should be given to the dietetic intake of added sugars, which in excess is associated with poorer control of chronic diseases in this phase. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of consumption of added sugars in older adults in the Campinas-SP region, its associated factors, and its main dietary sources. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the region of Campinas-SP, with a convenience sample of 586 older individuals. Intake was obtained using two 24-hour food recalls, and values >5% of total energy consumption were considered inadequate. The contribution of the groups and foods in relation to the total content of sugars was also calculated. A critical level of p<0.05 was considered. The average intake of added sugars was higher than recommended (7.0%), and this inadequacy was observed in more than half of the sample, being table sugar and honey the main dietary sources. The prevalence of inadequate consumption was higher among women (69.8%; p=0.004) and individuals with low weight (83.7%; p=0.014), and lower in those with diabetes (47.8%; p<0.001). Results indicate that health and nutrition actions should be developed to ensure adequate sugar intake at this stage.

Ultra-processed foods in institutional food services: what are diners eating?

Introduction. Frequent use of ultra-processed foods (UPF) leads to poor health outcomes, and the population must avoid their consumption. Objective. To assess the occurrence of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in culinary lunch menus from various institutional food services. Materials and methods. Over one month, the five institutional food services analyzed served 1,128 culinary preparations; and a total of 3,863 ingredients were classified according to the extent and purpose of processing using the NOVA classification system. Associations between the occurrence of UPFs and the type, size, and management of food service establishments were analyzed. Five institutional food services in three municipalities (Bauru, Limeira, and Campinas), Brazil. Results. We found 8.4 % up to 12.6 % UPF ingredients used in culinary preparations. The highest frequency of UPFs was associated with private cafeterias (p = 0.002). Most UPFs were part of the recipe or the main ingredient in protein dishes and desserts (p < 0.05) and in university and hospital food services, respectively. UPF use was associated with food service size and type of management (p ≤ 0.003) and was more prevalent in protein dishes (p = 0.003) and large-size institutional food services (28.8 %). Self-managed units (p = 0.03) also use high amounts of UPFs in protein dishes (20.3 %). Conclusions. The presence of UPF rounded 10%; the validity of this value needs further studies. There are no comparative data in the scientific literature regarding the use of these ingredients in institutional food service culinary preparations. Therefore, it is necessary to stimulate reflection to promote healthy food habits and adequate nutrition for diners(AU)

Introducción. El uso frecuente de alimentos ultraprocesados (UPF) conduce a complicaciones de salud, y la población debe evitar su consumo. Objetivo. Evaluar la presencia de alimentos ultraprocesados (UPFs) en los menús de almuerzos de diversos servicios de alimentación institucionales. Materiales y métodos. Durante un mes, los cinco servicios de alimentación institucionales analizados sirvieron 1.128 preparaciones culinarias; y se clasificaron un total de 3.863 ingredientes según el alcance y el propósito del procesamiento, utilizando el sistema de clasificación NOVA. Se analizaron las asociaciones entre la ocurrencia de UPFs y el tipo, tamaño y gestión de los establecimientos de servicio de alimentos. Cinco servicios institucionales de alimentación en tres municipios (Bauru, Limeira y Campinas), Brasil. Resultados. Se encontró entre un 8,4 % hasta un 12,6 % de ingredientes UPF utilizados en las preparaciones culinarias. La mayor frecuencia de UPF se asoció a cafeterías privadas (p = 0,002). La mayoría de los UPFs formaban parte de la receta o eran el ingrediente principal en platos proteicos y postres (p < 0,05) y en los servicios de alimentación universitarios y hospitalarios, respectivamente. El uso de UPFs se asoció con el tamaño del servicio de alimentación y el tipo de gestión (p≤ 0,003) y fue más frecuente en platos proteicos (p = 0,003) y servicios de alimentación institucional de gran tamaño (28,8 %). Las unidades autogestionadas (p = 0,03) también utilizan altas cantidades de UPF en platos proteicos (20,3 %). Conclusiones. La presencia de UPF ronda el 10 %; la validez de este valor necesita más estudios. No existen datos comparativos en la literatura científica sobre el uso de estos ingredientes en las preparaciones culinarias de los servicios de alimentación institucional. Por ello, es necesario estimular la reflexión para promover hábitos alimentarios saludables y una adecuada nutrición de los comensales(AU)

Consumption of ultra-processed foods in Brazil: distribution and temporal evolution 2008-2018 / Consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados no Brasil: distribuição e evolução temporal 2008-2018

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate sociodemographic factors associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the temporal evolution of their consumption in Brazil between 2008 and 2018. METHODS The study used food consumption data of individuals aged ≥ 10 years from 2008-2009 and 2017-2018 Pesquisas de Orçamentos Familiares (POF - Household Budget Surveys), grouping the foods according to the Nova classification. We used crude and adjusted linear regression models to assess the association between sociodemographic characteristics and consumption of ultra-processed foods in 2017-2018 and the temporal variation in their consumption between 2008 and 2018. RESULTS Ultra-processed foods accounted for 19.7% of calories in 2017-2018. The adjusted analysis showed that their consumption was higher in women (versus men) and the South and Southeast regions (versus North) and lower in blacks (versus whites) and rural areas (versus urban), in addition to decreasing with the increased age and increasing with higher education and income. Consumption of ultra-processed foods increased by 1.02 percentage points (pp) from 2008-2009 to 2017-2018. This increase was significantly higher among men (+1.59 pp), black people (+2.04 pp), indigenous (+5.96 pp), in the rural area (+2.43 pp), those with up to 4 years of schooling (+1.18 pp), in the lowest income quintile (+3.54 pp), and the North (+2.95 pp) and Northeast (+3.11 pp) regions. On the other hand, individuals in the highest level of schooling (-3.30 pp) and the highest income quintile (-1.65 pp) reduced their consumption. CONCLUSIONS The socioeconomic and demographic segments with the lowest relative consumption of ultra-processed foods in 2017-2018 are precisely those that showed the most significant increase in the temporal analysis, pointing to a trend towards national standardization at a higher level of consumption.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Avaliar fatores sociodemográficos associados ao consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e a evolução temporal do consumo no Brasil entre 2008 e 2018. MÉTODOS Foram utilizados dados do consumo alimentar de indivíduos com idade ≥ 10 anos das Pesquisas de Orçamentos Familiares (POF) 2008-2009 e 2017-2018. Os alimentos foram agrupados segundo a classificação Nova. Modelos de regressão linear brutos e ajustados foram utilizados para avaliar a associação entre características sociodemográficas e o consumo de ultraprocessados em 2017-2018 e a variação temporal de seu consumo entre 2008 e 2018. RESULTADOS Alimentos ultraprocessados representaram 19,7% das calorias em 2017-2018. A análise ajustada mostrou que seu consumo foi maior no sexo feminino ( versus masculino) e nas regiões Sul e Sudeste ( versus Norte), e menor em negros ( versus brancos) e na área rural ( versus urbana), além de diminuir com o aumento da idade e aumentar com escolaridade e renda. O consumo de ultraprocessados aumentou 1,02 pontos percentuais (pp) de 2008-2009 a 2017-2018, sendo este aumento mais expressivo em homens (+1,59 pp), negros (+2,04 pp), indígenas (+5,96 pp), na área rural (+2,43 pp), naqueles com até 4 anos de estudo (+1,18 pp), no quinto mais baixo de renda (+3,54 pp) e nas regiões Norte (+2,95 pp) e Nordeste (+3,11 pp). Por outro lado, seu consumo se reduziu na maior faixa de escolaridade (-3,30 pp) e no quinto mais alto de renda (-1,65 pp). CONCLUSÕES Os segmentos socioeconômicos e demográficos que tiveram menor consumo relativo de ultraprocessados em 2017-2018 são justamente os que apresentaram um aumento mais expressivo na análise temporal, apontando para uma tendência de padronização nacional em um patamar de consumo mais alto.

Changes in dietary markers during the covid-19 pandemic in Brazil / Mudanças nos marcadores da alimentação durante a pandemia de covid-19 no Brasil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Evaluate changes in the Brazilian population's diet and its determinants during the covid-19 pandemic. METHODS We used diet data collected by the Datafolha Institute in 2019 (n = 1,384), 2020 (n =1,214), and 2021 (n = 1,459) from independent and representative samples of the adult population (aged 18 to 55 years) from all socioeconomic classes and geographic regions of Brazil. Food consumption was measured by checking the consumption of 22 sets of food on the day before the survey. The third cycle also included questions about changes in eating habits during the pandemic. We estimated the prevalence of consumption of the food sets in each cycle of the survey and used statistical tests for comparisons of proportions between the three cycles. RESULTS Between 2019 and 2020, we observed a significant increase in the consumption of cereals, milk, packaged snacks or salty cookies, and industrialized sauces, as opposed to a decrease in the consumption of eggs. Between 2019 and 2021 and between 2020 and 2021, on the other hand, there was a significant decrease in the consumption of cereals, vegetables, fruits, and industrialized fruit juices and an increase in the consumption of soda, sweets, cookies, sausages, industrialized sauces, and ready meals. When asked about the main changes in the purchase and preparation of meals, 46.3% of the respondents reported consuming more food prepared at home during the pandemic. Regarding changes in eating habits, 48.6% of the respondents reported a change in their eating habits during the pandemic. The main reasons for such changes were greater concern with health (39.1%) and self-reported decreased family income (30.2%). CONCLUSIONS The covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the diet of the population, and increased consumption of ultra-processed foods was reported for that period.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar mudanças na alimentação da população brasileira e seus determinantes durante a pandemia de covid-19. MÉTODOS Foram utilizados dados de alimentação coletados pelo instituto Datafolha, em 2019 (n = 1.384), 2020 (n = 1.214) e 2021 (n = 1.459), de amostras independentes e representativas da população adulta (entre 18 e 55 anos) de todas as classes socioeconômicas e regiões geográficas do Brasil. O consumo alimentar foi aferido por meio da verificação do consumo de 22 conjuntos de alimentos no dia anterior à pesquisa. No terceiro ciclo, também foram incluídas questões sobre mudanças nos hábitos alimentares durante a pandemia. Estimou-se a prevalência de consumo dos conjuntos de alimentos em cada ciclo da pesquisa e foram utilizados testes estatísticos para comparações de proporções entre os três ciclos. RESULTADOS Observou-se, entre 2019 e 2020, aumento significativo no consumo de cereais, leite, salgadinhos de pacote ou biscoitos salgados e molhos industrializados, em contraponto à diminuição do consumo de ovos. Entre 2019 e 2021 e entre 2020 e 2021, por outro lado, houve diminuição significativa no consumo de cereais, hortaliças, frutas e sucos de fruta industrializados e aumento no consumo de refrigerante, biscoito doce, recheado ou bolinho de pacote, embutidos, molhos industrializados e refeições prontas. Quando questionados sobre as principais mudanças na compra e preparo das refeições, 46,3% dos entrevistados relataram consumir mais alimentos preparados em casa durante a pandemia. Em relação a mudanças nos hábitos alimentares, 48,6% dos entrevistados relataram alteração na alimentação durante a pandemia. Os principais motivos para tais mudanças foram maior preocupação com a saúde (39,1%) e autorrelato de diminuição da renda familiar (30,2%). CONCLUSÕES A pandemia de covid-19 teve impacto negativo na alimentação da população, e foi reportado aumento no consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados durante esse período.

Minimum dietary diversity and consumption of ultra-processed foods among Brazilian children 6-23 months of age / Diversidade alimentar mínima e o consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados em crianças brasileiras de 6-23 meses / Diversidad alimentaria mínima y consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en niños brasileños de 6-23 meses de edad

Abstract: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and consumption of ultra-processed foods in children 6-23 months of age according to sociodemographic variables. Three indicators of complementary feeding of 4,354 children from the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019) were built based on a questionnaire about food consumption on the day before the interview: MDD, consumption of ultra-processed foods, and MDD without the consumption of ultra-processed foods. The prevalence and 95%CI were calculated, stratified by macroregion; race/skin color, education and work status of the mother or caregiver; enrollment in the Brazilian Income Transfer Program; household food security; sanitation; and child enrollment in daycare/school. The overall prevalence of MDD was 63.4%, with lower prevalences among children who lived in the North Region (54.8%), whose mothers or caregivers had 0-7 years of education (50.6%), and lived under moderate or severe food insecurity (52.6%). Ultra-processed foods were consumed by 80.5% of the children, with the highest prevalence in the North Region (84.5%). The prevalence of MDD without ultra-processed foods was 8.4% and less prevalent among children with black mothers or caregivers (3.6%) and among those whose mother or caregiver had 8-10 years of education (3.6%). The most frequently consumed food groups from the MDD indicator were grains, roots and tubers (90.2%), dairy products (81%) and those from ultra-processed food were sweet or salty cookies/crackers (51.3%) and instant flours (41.4%). The ubiquitous presence of ultra-processed foods in the diets of Brazilian children and the low frequency of diversified foods, especially among the most vulnerable populations, indicate the need to strengthen policies and programs to ensure adequate and healthy infant nutrition.

Resumo: O objetivo do estudo foi estimar a prevalência de diversidade alimentar mínima (DAM) e consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados em crianças de 6-23 meses de acordo com variáveis sociodemográficas. Três indicadores de alimentação complementar de 4.354 crianças do Estudo Nacional de Alimentação e Nutrição Infantil (ENANI-2019) foram construídos com base em um questionário sobre o consumo alimentar do dia anterior à entrevista: DAM, consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e DAM sem consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados. Foram calculadas as prevalências e IC95%, estratificados por macrorregião; raça/cor da pele, escolaridade e situação profissional da mãe ou cuidador; inscrição no Programa Bolsa Família; segurança alimentar do domicílio; saneamento; e matrícula da criança em creche/escola. A prevalência geral de DAM foi de 63,4%, com menores prevalências entre crianças que residiam na Região Norte (54,8%), cujas maẽs ou cuidadores tinham de 0-7 anos de estudo (50,6%) e entre aquelas que viviam em situação de insegurança alimentar moderada ou grave (52,6%). Os alimentos ultraprocessados foram consumidos por 80,5% das crianças, com maior prevalência na Região Norte (84,5%). A prevalência de DAM sem alimentos ultraprocessados foi de 8,4%, sendo menos prevalente entre crianças cuja mãe ou cuidador era negro (3,6%) e entre aquelas cuja mãe ou cuidador tinha 8-10 anos de estudo (3,6%). Os grupos de alimentos do indicador DAM mais consumidos foram os cereais, raizes e tubérculos (90,2%), os derivados do leite (81%) e os dos alimentos ultraprocessados foram os biscoitos (51,3%) e os cereais instantâneos (41,4%). A onipresença de alimentos ultraprocessados na alimentação das crianças brasileiras e a baixa frequência de diversidade alimentar, especialmente entre as populações mais vulneráveis, indicam a necessidade de fortalecer políticas e programas para garantir uma nutrição infantil adequada e saudável.

Resumen: El objetivo del estudio fue estimar la prevalencia de diversidad alimentaria mínima (DDM) y consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en niños de 6-23 meses según variables sociodemográficas. Se construyeron tres indicadores de alimentación complementaria de 4.354 niños de el Estudio Nacional de Alimentación y Nutrición Infantil (ENANI-2019) a partir de un cuestionario sobre el consumo de alimentos el día anterior a la entrevista: DDM, consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados y DDM sin consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados. Se calcularon la prevalencia y los IC95%, estratificados por macrorregión; raza/color de piel, situación educativa y laboral de la madre o cuidador; inscripción al Programa Bolsa Familia; seguridad alimentaria del hogar; saneamiento; e inscripción de niños en guarderías/escuelas. La prevalencia general de DDM fue del 63,4%, con prevalencias menores entre los niños que vivían en la Región Norte (54,8%), cuyas madres o cuidadores tenían entre 0-7 años de escolaridad (50.6%) y los que vivían en inseguridad alimentaria moderada o grave (52,6%). Los alimentos ultraprocesados fueron consumidos por el 80,5% de los niños, con mayor prevalencia en la Región Norte (84,5%). La prevalencia de DDM sin alimentos ultraprocesados fue del 8,4%, siendo menos prevalente entre niños de padres negros (3,6%) y con 8-10 años de escolaridad (3,6%). Los grupos de alimentos más consumidos del indicador DDM fueron los granos, raíces y tubérculos (90,2%), y los productos lácteos (81%) y los de alimentos ultraprocesados fueron las galletas (51,3%) y los cereales instantáneos (41,4%). La presencia ubicua de alimentos ultraprocesados en las dietas de los niños brasileños y la baja frecuencia diversidad dietética, especialmente entre las poblaciones más vulnerables, indican la necesidad de fortalecer políticas y programas para garantizar una nutrición infantil adecuada y saludable.

Factors associated with ultra-processed foods consumption in a cohort of Brazilian pregnant women / Fatores associados ao consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados em uma coorte de gestantes brasileiras / Factores asociados al consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados en una cohorte de gestantes brasileñas

Nutrition during pregnancy is essential for the health of the pregnant woman, the development of the fetus, and the prevention of complications related to pregnancy and the postpartum period. This study described the factors associated with high consumption of ultra-processed foods among pregnant women. This prospective cohort study was performed from February 2016 to November 2019 in two health units in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with data from 344 pregnant women. The first interview was conducted in the prenatal visit at less than 20 gestational weeks, the second at 34 gestational weeks, and the third at two months postpartum. Diet was assessed in the last interview using a food frequency questionnaire, and food items were classified according to NOVA. The percentage of ultra-processed foods consumption was estimated by tertile distribution, and the third tertile represented the highest consumption. Based on the hierarchical analysis model, the associations between ultra-processed foods consumption and sociodemographic, reproductive health, pregestational, behavioral, and pregnancy variables were assessed using a multinomial logistic regression model. Older women had lower ultra-processed foods consumption (OR = 0.33; 95%CI: 0.15-0.71). Few years of schooling (up to 7 years; OR = 5.58; 95%CI: 1.62-19.23), history of a previous childbirth (OR = 2.48; 95%CI: 1.22-5.04), history of two or more previous childbirths (OR = 7.53; 95%CI: 3.02-18.76), and no history of regular physical activity before pregnancy (OR = 2.40; 95%CI: 1.31-4.38) were risk factors. The identification of risk and protection factors allows for the establishment of control measures and encouragement of healthy practices during prenatal care.

A nutrição durante a gravidez é essencial para a saúde da gestante, o desenvolvimento do bebê e a prevenção de complicações relacionadas à gravidez e ao pós-parto. Este estudo descreveu os fatores associados ao alto consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados entre gestantes. Trata-se de uma coorte prospectiva realizada de fevereiro de 2016 a novembro de 2019, em duas unidades de saúde do Município do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, que analisou dados de 344 gestantes. A primeira entrevista foi realizada na consulta pré-natal com menos de 20 semanas de gestação, a segunda com 34 semanas de gestação e a terceira dois meses após o parto. A dieta foi avaliada na última entrevista por meio de um questionário de frequência alimentar e os itens alimentares foram classificados de acordo com a classificação NOVA. O percentual de consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados foi calculado em tercis de distribuição, dos quais o terceiro tercil representou o maior consumo. Com base no modelo de análise hierárquica, as associações entre o consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e variáveis sociodemográficas, de saúde reprodutiva, pré-gestacionais, comportamentais e gestacionais foram investigadas usando um modelo de regressão logística multinomial. Mulheres mais velhas apresentaram menor consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados (OR = 0,33; IC95%: 0,15-0,71). Os fatores de risco foram baixa escolaridade (até sete anos; OR = 5,58; IC95%: 1,62-19,23), histórico de parto anterior (OR = 2,48; IC95%: 1,22-5,04), histórico de dois ou mais partos anteriores (OR = 7,53; IC95%: 3,02-18,76) e ausência de histórico de atividade física regular antes da gestação (OR = 2,40; IC95%: 1,31-4,38). A identificação de fatores de risco e proteção permite o estabelecimento de medidas de controle e o incentivo a práticas saudáveis durante o pré-natal.

La nutrición durante el embarazo es esencial para la salud de la futura madre, el desarrollo del bebé y la prevención de complicaciones relacionadas con el embarazo y el posparto. Este estudio describió los factores asociados con el alto consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados entre las mujeres embarazadas. Se trata de una cohorte prospectiva realizada entre febrero de 2016 y noviembre de 2019, en dos unidades de salud de la ciudad de Río de Janeiro, Brasil, que analizó datos de 344 gestantes. La primera entrevista se realizó en la visita prenatal a las 20 semanas de gestación, la segunda a las 34 semanas de gestación y la tercera dos meses después del parto. La dieta se evaluó en la última entrevista mediante un cuestionario de frecuencia de alimentos y los alimentos se clasificaron de acuerdo con la clasificación NOVA. El porcentaje de consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados se calculó en terciles de distribución, de los cuales el tercer tercil representó el mayor consumo. Con base en el modelo de análisis jerárquico, se investigaron las asociaciones entre el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados y las variables sociodemográficas, de salud reproductiva, previas al embarazo, conductuales y gestacionales mediante un modelo de regresión logística multinomial. Las mujeres mayores presentaron menor consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados (OR = 0,33; IC95%: 0,15-0,71). Los factores de riesgo fueron bajo nivel educativo (hasta siete años; OR = 5,58; IC95%: 1,62-19,23), antecedentes de parto previo (OR = 2,48; IC95%: 1,22-5,04), antecedentes de dos o más partos previos (OR = 7,53; IC95%: 3,02-18,76) y sin antecedentes de actividad física regular antes del embarazo (OR = 2,40; IC95%: 1,31-4,38). La identificación de factores de riesgo y protección permite el establecimiento de medidas de control y el fomento de prácticas saludables durante la atención prenatal.

Consumption of minimally processed and ultra-processed foods by individuals on hemodialysis in southeastern Brazil

Introduction: the individuals with chronic kidney disease show low adherence to a diet rich in vegetables. Objective: to evaluate the association of minimally processed and ultra-processed food consumption with socioeconomic factors, lifestyle habits, and clinical characteristics of hemodialysis service users in southeastern Brazilian.Methods: cross-sectional study with 1,024 individuals on hemodialysis from southeastern Brazil. The individuals answered a questionnaire of sociodemographic data, lifestyle habits, and food consumption. After stipulating the frequency of consumption, we classified the foods as minimally processed and ultra-processed. We investigated the association between independent variables and the consumption of minimally processed and ultra-processed foods through the binary logistic regression model with Odds Ratio (OR) and their confidence intervals (95%CI).Results: users with less than eight years of education (OR=1.706; 95%CI1.125­2.589) and with income less than two minimum wages (OR=1.349; 95%CI1.007­1.806) had lower consumption of minimally processed foods. However, individuals aged 19 to 29 years (OR=2,857, 95%CI1.464­5.576), smokers (OR=2.349; 95%CI1.237­4.462), drinkers (OR=1.835; 95%CI1.122­3.001), and with more than 6 years on hemodialysis (OR=1.975; 95%CI1.227­3.180) were more likely to have higher consumption of ultra-processed foods. Individuals that did not practice physical activity were less likely to this consumption (OR=0.638; 95%CI0.459­0.888). Conclusion: being younger, smoking, consuming alcohol, and having been on hemodialysis for more than 6 years increased the chances of greater consumption of ultra-processed foods. In addition, we associated less education and lower income with a lower consumption of minimally processed foods.

Introdução: os indivíduos com doença renal crônica apresentam baixa adesão à dieta rica em vegetais.Objetivo: avaliar a associação do consumo de alimentos minimamente processados e ultraprocessados com fatores socioeconômicos, hábitos de vida e características clínicas de usuários de serviços de hemodiálise no sudeste brasileiro.Método: estudo transversal com 1.024 indivíduos em hemodiálise da região sudeste do Brasil. Os indivíduos responderam a um questionário de dados sociodemográficos, hábitos de vida e consumo alimentar. Após estipular a frequência de consumo, classificamos os alimentos em minimamente processados e ultraprocessados. Investigamos a associação entre as variáveis independentes e o consumo de alimentos minimamente processados e ultraprocessados por meio do modelo de regressão logística binária com Odds Ratio (OR) e seus intervalos de confiança (IC 95%). Resultados: usuários com escolaridade inferior a oito anos (OR=1,706; IC95%1,125­2,589) e com renda inferior a dois salários mínimos (OR=1,349; IC95%1,007­1,806) apresentaram menor consumo de alimentos minimamente processados. No entanto, indivíduos de 19 a 29 anos (OR=2.857, IC95%1,464­5,576), tabagistas (OR=2,349; IC95%1,237­4,462), etilistas (OR=1,835; IC95%1,122­3,001), e com mais de 6 anos em hemodiálise (OR=1,975; IC 95%1,227­3,180) apresentaram maior probabilidade de ter maior consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados. Indivíduos que não praticavam atividade física foram menos propensos a esse consumo (OR=0,638; IC95%0,459­0,888). Conclusão: ser mais jovem, fumar, consumir álcool e estar em hemodiálise há mais de 6 anos aumentaram as chances de maior consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados. Além disso, associamos menor escolaridade e menor renda ao menor consumo de alimentos minimamente processados.