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Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and ultra-processed foods is associated with a higher leptin/adiponectin ratio in adolescents with obesity, indicating an unfavorable inflammatory and metabolic profile. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to examine the relationship between sugar-sweetened beverages, ultra-processed foods, and the leptin/adiponectin ratio in adolescents with obesity.

June 1, 2026Einstein (São Paulo)0 citationsOpen Access

Relationship between sugar-sweetened beverage and ultra-processed food intake: impact on leptin/adiponectin ratio in adolescents with obesity

AKAna Claudia Pelissari Kravchychyn RMRaquel Munhoz da Silveira Campos Mônico BDBárbara Dal’Molin

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This research aims to examine the relationship between sugar-sweetened beverages, ultra-processed foods, and the leptin/adiponectin ratio in adolescents with obesity.
Examined dietary intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and ultra-processed foods in adolescents with obesity.
Measured leptin and adiponectin levels to calculate their ratio.
Adolescents with obesity consuming higher amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages had elevated leptin/adiponectin ratios.
Increased intake of ultra-processed foods further correlated with a more unfavorable inflammatory profile.

Abstract

In BriefAdolescents with obesity showed a higher leptin/adiponectin ratio associated with the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and ultra-processed foods.These findings indicate a more unfavorable inflammatory and metabolic profile related to diet quality.

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