ArticlePublic health nutrition2023
NOVA food groups' consumption associated with nutrient intake profile of school children aged 8-12 years.
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the association between the consumption of NOVA food groups (classification based on the nature, extent and purpose of food processing) and the intake of energy, macro and micronutrients among school children.
designCross-sectional study. Food consumption was assessed by two 24-h dietary recalls on non-consecutive days. Energy from each NOVA food groups - ultra-processed foods, unprocessed or minimally processed foods, processed culinary ingredients and processed foods - was estimated. For analysis, the percentage of energy from ultra-processed foods and unprocessed or minimally processed foods were categorised into tertiles and associated with intake of energy, macro and micronutrients using analysis of covariance and linear regression.
settingPublic schools in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
participantsSchool children aged 8-12 years (
resultsMean energy intake was 2050·18 ± 966·83 kcal/d, 25·8 % was from ultra-processed foods, 56·7 % from unprocessed or minimally processed foods, 8·9 % from processed culinary ingredients and 8·6 % from processed foods. A higher energy contribution from ultra-processed foods was negatively associated with the intake of protein, fibre, vitamin A, Fe and Zn (
conclusionsIn conclusion, higher ultra-processed food consumption presented a negative association with the nutrient intake profile of school children.
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