An Ultra-Processed Food Dietary Pattern Is Associated with Lower Diet Quality in Portuguese Adults and the Elderly: The UPPER Project

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Ferreira, M. (Author) FCNAUP; Oliveira, B.M.P.M. (Author) FCNAUP; Afonso, Cláudia (Author) FCNAUP; Santos, Cristina (Author) FCNAUP; Torres, Duarte (Author) FCNAUP; Lopes C (Author) FMUP; de Miranda, RC (Author) Other; Rauber, F (Author) Other; Antoniazzi, L (Author) Other; Levy, RB (Author) Other; Rodrigues, Sara (Author) FCNAUP

Journal

Title: Nutrients

Vol. 13

Final page: 4119

ISSN: 2072-6643

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 3 Citations

Scopus - 3 Citations

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

Associated Projects

UPPer - Consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados, perfil nutricional e obesidade em Portugal

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00V-NPQ

DOI: 10.3390/nu13114119

Abstract (EN): This study aimed to identify dietary patterns (DPs) and their associations with sociodemographic factors and diet quality in Portuguese adults and the elderly. Cross-sectional data were obtained from the National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (2015-2016), with two non-consecutive dietary 24 h recalls. Food items were classified according to the NOVA system and its proportion (in grams) in the total daily diet was considered to identify DPs by latent class analysis, using age and sex as concomitant variables. Multinomial logistic and linear regressions were performed to test associations of DPs with sociodemographic characteristics and diet quality, respectively. Three DPs were identified: "Traditional " (higher vegetables, fish, olive oil, breads, beer and wine intake), "Unhealthy " (higher pasta, sugar-sweetened beverages, confectionery and sausages intake) and "Diet concerns " (lower intake of cereals, red meat, sugar-sweetened and alcoholic beverages). "Unhealthy " was associated with being younger and lower intake of dietary fiber and vitamins and the highest free sugars and ultra-processed foods (UPF). "Diet concerns " was associated with being female and a more favorable nutrient profile, but both DPs presented a higher contribution of UPF than the "Traditional " DP. These findings should be considered for the design of food-based interventions and public policies for these age groups in Portugal.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16