Assessment of construct validity and reliability of the Canadian Ultra-Processed Product Screener (CUPS)

Key Points

• To evaluate the construct validity and reliability of the Canadian Ultra-Processed Product Screener (CUPS) in adults.
• Conducted a validation study of the CUPS among Canadian adults.
• Analyzed data to assess construct validity and reliability.
• Identified consumer patterns of ultra-processed foods (UPF) using CUPS.
• Evidence supports the CUPS's construct validity and reliability.
• CUPS effectively identifies low and high consumers of UPF.
• CUPS can serve as a proxy measure for diet quality related to food processing.