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Ultra-processed foods and added sugars in the US diet: evidence from a nationally representative cross-sectional study

BMJ Open · 2016 · Vol. 6(3) · pp. e009892–e009892
Eurídice Martínez SteeleLarissa Galastri BaraldiMaria Laura da Costa LouzadaJean‐Claude MoubaracDariush MozaffarianCarlos Augusto Monteiro

Abstract

Decreasing the consumption of ultra-processed foods could be an effective way of reducing the excessive intake of added sugars in the USA.

Consumer Attitudes and Food LabelingObesity, Physical Activity, DietNutritional Studies and DietMedicineCross-sectional studyEnvironmental healthEpidemiologyPublic healthFood scienceGerontologyPathology

MeSH terms

AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overEnergy IntakeChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesDietFemaleHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedNutrition Surveys

Funding

  • Amarin Corporation
  • South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development
  • Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação
  • Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
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