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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to explore the interplay of individual and environmental factors affecting ultra-processed food consumption among adolescents in Brazil.

December 10, 2025British Journal Of NutritionOpen Access

Individual and environmental factors affect the consumption of ultra-processed foods among Brazilian adolescents: results from the National School Health Survey

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MAMaria Eduarda da Costa AndradeUniversidade Federal da Paraíba RVRodrigo Pinheiro de Tolêdo ViannaUniversidade Federal da Paraíba DVDiôgo ValeInstituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

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Population-based study identifies high ultraprocessed food consumption in adolescents, suggesting multifaceted interventions to curb obesity.

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This research aims to explore the interplay of individual and environmental factors affecting ultra-processed food consumption among adolescents in Brazil.
Population-based cross-sectional study using data from the 2019 National School Health Survey.
Sample consisted of 100,028 adolescents aged 13-17 from public and private schools in Brazil.
Poisson regression was employed to assess prevalence ratios associated with various factors.
High ultra-processed food consumption linked to younger age, regular breakfast, and screen time during meals.
Frequent purchases of ultra-processed foods at school were significant factors.
Inverse associations found with high body satisfaction and attending private school.

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Andrade et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401b312d562116f28f7cfd https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007114525105898

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Population-based study identifies high ultraprocessed food consumption in adolescents, suggesting multifaceted interventions to curb obesity.

Individual and environmental factors affect the consumption of ultra-processed foods among Brazilian adolescents: results from the National School Health Survey

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Individual and environmental factors affect the consumption of ultra-processed foods among Brazilian adolescents: results from the National School Health Survey

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