Walker MS, Tarasiuk FS, Gustavo AS, Oliveira MS, Donadio MVF, Feoli AMP. Lifestyle improvement reduces the consumption of ultra-processed foods in adults with metabolic syndrome.
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022;
32:1990-1997. [PMID:
35606223 DOI:
10.1016/j.numecd.2022.04.016]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS
The high consumption of ultra-processed products is a concern because it is positively associated with the incidence of chronic non-communicable diseases, as metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aim is to evaluate the effects of three different interventions to modify lifestyle on the consumption of ultra-processed foods in adults with MetS.
METHODS AND RESULTS
This was a randomized clinical trial, in which the participants were divided into three groups: Standard Intervention (SI), Group Intervention (GI) and Individual Intervention (II). The interventions were carried out over a three-month period and the data was collected in a 24-h food record, taken at the beginning and end of the intervention. The food they ate was classified into four groups according to the degree of processing (unprocessed or minimally processed foods, processed culinary ingredients, processed foods, and ultra-processed foods) in accordance with the NOVA food classification. Seventy adults took part in the study with a mean age of 51.2 ± 6.6 years old; most of whom were female (55.7%). The amount of ultra-processed food consumed by the three groups (SI, GI and II) was significantly reduced (46%, 34%, and 33%, respectively). The amount of processed food consumed only reduced in the II group. The Total Energy Value (TEV) consumed by the SI and II groups decreased.
CONCLUSIONS
The interventions that were intended to alter lifestyles were able to reduce the amount of ultra-processed food consumed, which can have an impact on the prevention and treatment of MetS.
REGISTRATION
registered in the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials, ReBEC, under number: RBR-9wz5fc.
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