Long-term trends and patterns in ultra-processed food consumption among Korean adults from 1998 to 2022

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025

Ultra-processed foods are linked to adverse health outcomes, making it crucial monitor consumption trends. Despite rising due Westernized diets in Asia, long-term studies targeting Asian adults lacking. Thus, we analyzed ultra-processed food trends among Korean from 1998 2022. Additionally, compared intakes before and during the pandemic evaluate potential impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, nutrient profiles non-ultra-processed group intakes. This study used data Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2022, classifying into four NOVA groups. Dietary intake was assessed In 2020-2022, had a higher proportion using single 24-hour recall for 96,447 individuals aged 20 years or older. Sampling weights were applied adjust complex survey design non-responses. We calculated weighted means confidence intervals energy by groups various profiles. The steadily increased 17.41% 1998-2005 26.71% 2016-2019 (mean difference: 9.30% [95% CI, 8.62-9.98%]), but declined first time pandemic, falling 25.33% -1.39% -2.18% -0.59%]). calories carbohydrates (62.12% vs. 58.81%) fats (28.22% 22.31%) lower protein (10.32% 17.26%) foods. From fat content both significantly increased, 26.24 28.15% 1.91% 1.33-2.49%]) 16.81 22.26% 5.45% 4.99-5.91%]). examined 25-year South Koreans, showing consistent increase until which time. However, this decline may be temporary, underscoring need sustained efforts reduce consumption.

Язык: Английский

The anxious generation in France: How the pandemic confirmed and amplified youth vulnerabilities

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 73(2), С. 202967 - 202967

Опубликована: Март 2, 2025

Язык: Английский