International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 21, 2023
Abstract
Background
Although
evidence
suggests
that
ultra-processed
food
(UPF)
consumption
may
trigger
addictive
behaviors,
the
association
between
UPF
intake
and
psychoactive
substances
remains
unclear
among
adolescents,
a
group
especially
vulnerable
to
addiction
its
potentially
harmful
effects
on
health.
Objective
To
analyze
of
alcohol,
tobacco,
illicit
drugs
in
adolescent
students.
Method
This
cross-sectional
study
analyzed
data
from
National
School-Based
Health
Survey
(PeNSE
2019),
which
collected
information
representative
population-based
sample
students
aged
13–17
years
Brazil.
was
self-reported
24-h
recall.
Lifetime
use
last
month
were
also
reported.
Multinomial
logistic
regression
models
estimated
relative
risk
ratios
(RRR)
(95%
confidence
intervals
–
CI)
because
outcome
variables
comprised
four
categories
representing
varying
frequencies
substances.
Results
The
mean
±
standard
error
number
different
consumed
95,074
adolescents
included
(52.3%
girls)
4.37
0.02.
results
adjusted
revealed
that,
compared
those
who
reported
low
(1
st
tertile),
more
(3
rd
tertile)
likely
report
frequent
(≥
3
days
month)
drinking
alcoholic
beverages
(RRR
=
2.19;
95%
CI:
1.87,
2.56),
2.22;
2.85)
occasional
(one
or
two
smoking
1.30;
1.05,
1.60).
Conclusions
associated
with
drug
national
Brazilian
adolescents.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 2749 - 2749
Published: June 14, 2023
The
Western
diet
is
a
modern
dietary
pattern
characterized
by
high
intakes
of
pre-packaged
foods,
refined
grains,
red
meat,
processed
high-sugar
drinks,
candy,
sweets,
fried
conventionally
raised
animal
products,
high-fat
dairy
and
high-fructose
products.
present
review
aims
to
describe
the
effect
on
metabolism,
inflammation,
antioxidant
status;
impact
gut
microbiota
mitochondrial
fitness;
cardiovascular
health,
mental
cancer;
sanitary
cost
diet.
To
achieve
this
goal,
consensus
critical
was
conducted
using
primary
sources,
such
as
scientific
articles,
secondary
including
bibliographic
indexes,
databases,
web
pages.
Scopus,
Embase,
Science
Direct,
Sports
Discuss,
ResearchGate,
Web
were
used
complete
assignment.
MeSH-compliant
keywords
“Western
diet”,
“inflammation”,
“metabolic
health”,
fitness”,
“heart
disease”,
“cancer”,
“oxidative
stress”,
“mental
“metabolism”
used.
following
exclusion
criteria
applied:
(i)
studies
with
inappropriate
or
irrelevant
topics,
not
germane
review’s
focus;
(ii)
Ph.D.
dissertations,
proceedings
conferences,
unpublished
studies.
This
information
will
allow
for
better
comprehension
nutritional
behavior
its
an
individual’s
metabolism
well
national
systems.
Finally,
practical
applications
derived
from
are
made.
BMJ,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e077310 - e077310
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
Objective
To
evaluate
the
existing
meta-analytic
evidence
of
associations
between
exposure
to
ultra-processed
foods,
as
defined
by
Nova
food
classification
system,
and
adverse
health
outcomes.
Design
Systematic
umbrella
review
meta-analyses.
Data
sources
MEDLINE,
PsycINFO,
Embase,
Cochrane
Database
Reviews,
well
manual
searches
reference
lists
from
2009
June
2023.
Eligibility
criteria
for
selecting
studies
reviews
meta-analyses
cohort,
case-control,
and/or
cross
sectional
study
designs.
credibility
evidence,
pre-specified
were
applied,
graded
convincing
(“class
I”),
highly
suggestive
II”),
III”),
weak
IV”),
or
no
V”).
The
quality
was
assessed
using
GRADE
(Grading
Recommendations,
Assessment,
Development,
Evaluations)
framework,
categorised
“high,”
“moderate,”
“low,”
“very
low”
quality.
Results
search
identified
45
unique
pooled
analyses,
including
13
dose-response
32
non-dose-response
(n=9
888
373).
Overall,
direct
found
foods
(71%)
parameters
spanning
mortality,
cancer,
mental,
respiratory,
cardiovascular,
gastrointestinal,
metabolic
Based
on
criteria,
(class
I)
supported
greater
higher
risks
incident
cardiovascular
disease
related
mortality
(risk
ratio
1.50,
95%
confidence
interval
1.37
1.63;
GRADE=very
low)
type
2
diabetes
(dose-response
risk
1.12,
1.11
1.13;
moderate),
prevalent
anxiety
outcomes
(odds
1.48,
1.59;
combined
common
mental
disorder
1.53,
1.43
low).
Highly
II)
indicated
that
directly
associated
with
all
cause
1.21,
1.15
1.27;
low),
heart
(hazard
1.66,
1.51
1.84;
1.40,
1.23
very
depressive
1.22,
1.16
1.28;
together
sleep
1.41,
1.24
1.61;
wheezing
1.27
1.55;
obesity
1.55,
1.36
1.77;
Of
remaining
34
21
strength
III-IV)
V).
22
analyses
rated
low
quality,
19
four
moderate
Conclusions
Greater
a
outcomes,
especially
cardiometabolic,
disorder,
These
findings
provide
rationale
develop
effectiveness
population
based
public
measures
target
reduce
dietary
improved
human
health.
They
also
inform
support
urgent
mechanistic
research.
registration
PROSPERO
CRD42023412732.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1546 - 1546
Published: March 22, 2023
Low-grade
inflammation
alters
the
homeostasis
of
organism
and
favors
onset
many
chronic
diseases.
The
global
growth
in
prevalence
noncommunicable
diseases
recent
years
has
been
accompanied
by
an
increase
consumption
ultra-processed
foods
(UPF).
Known
to
be
hyperpalatable,
economic
ready-to-eat,
increased
UPF
already
recognized
as
a
risk
factor
for
several
Different
research
groups
have
tried
investigate
whether
could
promote
low-grade
thus
favor
development
Current
evidence
highlights
adverse
health
effects
characteristics,
not
only
due
nutrients
provided
diet
rich
UPF,
but
also
non-nutritive
components
present
effect
they
may
on
gut
health.
This
review
aims
summarize
available
possible
relationship
between
excessive
modulation
inflammation,
potential
promoters
disease.
Clinical Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(6), P. 1386 - 1394
Published: April 18, 2024
Ultra-processed
food
(UPF)
intake
has
increased
sharply
over
the
last
few
decades
and
been
consistently
asserted
to
be
implicated
in
development
of
non-communicable
diseases.
We
aimed
evaluate
update
existing
observational
evidence
for
associations
between
ultra-processed
consumption
human
health.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(16), P. 3309 - 3309
Published: Aug. 12, 2022
Background:
Few
studies
have
examined
associations
between
ultra-processed
food
intake
and
biomarkers
of
inflammation,
inconsistent
results
been
reported
in
the
small
number
that
do
exist.
As
such,
further
investigation
is
required.
Methods:
Cross-sectional
baseline
data
from
Melbourne
Collaborative
Cohort
Study
(MCCS)
were
analysed
(n
=
2018).
We
applied
NOVA
classification
system
to
a
frequency
questionnaire
(FFQ)
determine
(g/day).
The
outcome
was
high-sensitivity
C-reactive
protein
concentration
(hsCRP;
mg/L).
fitted
unadjusted
adjusted
linear
regression
analyses,
with
sociodemographic
characteristics
lifestyle-
health-related
behaviours
as
covariates.
Supplementary
analyses
for
body
mass
index
(kg/m2).
Sex
assessed
possible
effect
modifier.
Ultra-processed
modelled
100
g
increments
magnitude
expressed
estimated
relative
change
hsCRP
accompanying
95%
confidence
intervals
(95%CIs).
Results:
After
adjustment,
every
increase
associated
4.0%
(95%CIs:
2.1−5.9%,
p
<
0.001).
showed
part
this
association
independent
(estimated
hsCRP:
2.5%;
95%CIs:
0.8−4.3%,
0.004).
No
interaction
observed
sex
intake.
Conclusion:
Higher
cross-sectionally
elevated
hsCRP,
which
appeared
occur
index.
Future
prospective
intervention
are
necessary
confirm
directionality
whether
causal.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(19), P. 4226 - 4226
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Across
the
world,
diabetes,
depression,
and
anxiety
symptoms
have
gained
widespread
recognition
as
significant
public
health
issues.
Recent
research
has
unveiled
a
mutually
influential
relationship
between
diabetes
these
two
mental
conditions,
where
each
disorder
impacts
course
outcomes
of
others.
The
role
nutrition
emerges
pivotal
in
preventing
treating
anxiety,
diabetes.
A
thorough
literature
review
was
undertaken
to
investigate
reciprocal
effects
including
their
impact
on
development
severity
condition.
Additionally,
prevention
management
related
complications
at-risk
individuals
were
assessed.
Our
findings
show
that
disorders,
such
depression
increase
risk
developing
type
2
are
associated
with
poorer
glycemic
control,
increased
diabetes-related
complications,
higher
mortality
rates.
Conversely,
is
also
linked
an
anxiety.
biological,
psychological,
social
factors
contribute
comorbidity
conditions
complex
multifaceted.
Therefore,
integrated
approach
both
critical
for
improving
patient
reducing
overall
burden
disease.
Nutritional
interventions
should
be
utilized
reduce
patients
well
enhance
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 9
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Recently,
ultra-processed
foods
received
a
lot
of
attention,
but
also
criticism.
Our
aim
was
to
provide
an
overview
the
existing
evidence
food
consumption
on
human
health.
We
conducted
systematic
search
in
four
databases
until
January
5th,
2024.
Systematic
reviews
with
meta-analyses
as
defined
by
NOVA
classification
system
were
included.
The
certainty
evaluated
GRADE
approach.
identified
16
publications.
Moderate
found
for
all-cause
mortality
(Summary
Risk
Ratio
per
50
g:
1.02;
95%
confidence
Interval
(CI):
1.01,
1.03),
cardiovascular
disease
incidence
and
(per
g/d:
1.04;
CI:
1.02,
1.06,
1.05;
1.08),
type
2
diabetes
10%:
1.12;
1.10,
1.13)
colorectal
cancer
1.07).
For
several
outcomes
such
inflammatory
bowel
diseases,
obesity,
metabolic
syndrome,
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease,
mental
health
well
nutrient
quality,
similar
estimates
observed,
limited.
Discussing
concept,
it
remains
unclear
whether
processing
leads
increased
risks
or
if
is
only
measure
poor
diet
quality.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: June 12, 2024
Abstract
Background
Anxiety
and
depression
can
seriously
undermine
mental
health
quality
of
life
globally.
The
consumption
junk
foods,
including
ultra-processed
fast
unhealthy
snacks,
sugar-sweetened
beverages,
has
been
linked
to
health.
aim
this
study
is
use
the
published
literature
evaluate
how
food
may
be
associated
with
disorders
in
adults.
Methods
A
systematic
search
was
conducted
up
July
2023
across
international
databases
PubMed/Medline,
ISI
Web
Science,
Scopus,
Cochrane,
Google
Scholar,
EMBASE.
Data
extraction
assessment
were
performed
by
two
independent
reviewers.
Heterogeneity
studies
assessed
using
I
2
statistic
chi-square-based
Q-test.
random/fixed
effect
meta-analysis
pool
odds
ratios
(ORs)
hazard
(HRs).
Results
Of
1745
retrieved
articles,
17
159,885
participants
suitable
for
inclusion
review
(seven
longitudinal,
nine
cross-sectional
one
case-control
studies).
Quantitative
synthesis
based
on
showed
that
increases
having
stress
(OR
=
1.15,
95%
CI:
1.06
1.23).
Moreover,
pooling
results
cohort
a
16%
increment
developing
problems
1.16,
1.07
1.24).
Conclusion
Meta-analysis
revealed
foods
an
increased
depression.
Increased
heightened
psychological
being
experienced
adult
populations.