Ultra-processed food consumption and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in Iranian women
BackgroundUltra-processed foods (UPFs) have been associated with a higher intake of added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats; however, the relationship between UPFs and quality of life (QoL) is not well understood.MethodsThe present cross-sectional study included 193 Iranian women aged 18–48 years w...
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| description | BackgroundUltra-processed foods (UPFs) have been associated with a higher intake of added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats; however, the relationship between UPFs and quality of life (QoL) is not well understood.MethodsThe present cross-sectional study included 193 Iranian women aged 18–48 years with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥25 kg/m2. UPFs were identified using the NOVA classification. QoL was evaluated using the SF-36 questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements and body composition were assessed using an appropriate method.ResultsThe mean BMI and fat-free mass (FFM) of the subjects were 30.90 kg/m2 and 46.69 kg, respectively. At first, a significant difference was observed in the height of women across tertiles of UPF consumption. The mean score of the total QoL scale was 66.90. Women who were in the tertile 3 of UPFs intake had 23.59 units lower the scale of limitation in physical capabilities and activity (score of role-physical) (β = −23.59, 95% CI: −37.77–9.40, p = 0.001). Among those with the highest adherence to UPF intake, there was an 8.76 unit reduction in addressing feelings of energy and fatigue (vitality domain) in model 2 (β = −8.76, 95% CI: −16.42–1.11, p = 0.02). Finally, a reduction of 15.78 units was observed in the mental health scale, specifically in the mental states of anxiety and depression, among participants in the third tertile of UPF intake (β = −15.78, 95% CI: −24.11–7.45, p < 0.001).ConclusionIncreased UPF consumption was associated with lower QoL in Iranian women. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and develop effective strategies to promote healthy food choices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-84b04a1730e342b1add80710bc0531002024-04-11T05:11:28ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652024-04-011210.3389/fpubh.2024.13515101351510Ultra-processed food consumption and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in Iranian womenDorsa Hosseininasab0Farideh Shiraseb1Niki Bahrampour2Alessandra da Silva3Mohammad Mahdi Hajinasab4Josefina Bressan5Khadijeh Mirzaei6Department of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranDepartment of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, IranDepartment of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranLaboratory of Energy Metabolism and Body Composition, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, BrazilDepartment of Nutrition, Electronic Health and Statistics Surveillance Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranLaboratory of Energy Metabolism and Body Composition, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, BrazilDepartment of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, IranBackgroundUltra-processed foods (UPFs) have been associated with a higher intake of added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats; however, the relationship between UPFs and quality of life (QoL) is not well understood.MethodsThe present cross-sectional study included 193 Iranian women aged 18–48 years with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥25 kg/m2. UPFs were identified using the NOVA classification. QoL was evaluated using the SF-36 questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements and body composition were assessed using an appropriate method.ResultsThe mean BMI and fat-free mass (FFM) of the subjects were 30.90 kg/m2 and 46.69 kg, respectively. At first, a significant difference was observed in the height of women across tertiles of UPF consumption. The mean score of the total QoL scale was 66.90. Women who were in the tertile 3 of UPFs intake had 23.59 units lower the scale of limitation in physical capabilities and activity (score of role-physical) (β = −23.59, 95% CI: −37.77–9.40, p = 0.001). Among those with the highest adherence to UPF intake, there was an 8.76 unit reduction in addressing feelings of energy and fatigue (vitality domain) in model 2 (β = −8.76, 95% CI: −16.42–1.11, p = 0.02). Finally, a reduction of 15.78 units was observed in the mental health scale, specifically in the mental states of anxiety and depression, among participants in the third tertile of UPF intake (β = −15.78, 95% CI: −24.11–7.45, p < 0.001).ConclusionIncreased UPF consumption was associated with lower QoL in Iranian women. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and develop effective strategies to promote healthy food choices.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1351510/fullultra-processed foodquality of lifeobesityoverweightwomen |
| spellingShingle | Dorsa Hosseininasab Farideh Shiraseb Niki Bahrampour Alessandra da Silva Mohammad Mahdi Hajinasab Josefina Bressan Khadijeh Mirzaei Ultra-processed food consumption and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in Iranian women Frontiers in Public Health ultra-processed food quality of life obesity overweight women |
| title | Ultra-processed food consumption and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in Iranian women |
| title_full | Ultra-processed food consumption and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in Iranian women |
| title_fullStr | Ultra-processed food consumption and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in Iranian women |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ultra-processed food consumption and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in Iranian women |
| title_short | Ultra-processed food consumption and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in Iranian women |
| title_sort | ultra processed food consumption and quality of life a cross sectional study in iranian women |
| topic | ultra-processed food quality of life obesity overweight women |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1351510/full |
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