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View article: Contribución energética de los alimentos ultraprocesados en niños peruanos
Contribución energética de los alimentos ultraprocesados en niños peruanos Open
Objetivo. Evaluar la contribución energética de alimentos ultraprocesados (AUP) y su asociación con covariables sociales y demográficas en niños entre 6 y 35 meses de edad, a partir de encuestas nacionales realizadas en 2008‒2010, 2015‒201…
View article: NutriNet-Brasil, a web-based prospective study on dietary patterns and risk of chronic diseases: cohort profile
NutriNet-Brasil, a web-based prospective study on dietary patterns and risk of chronic diseases: cohort profile Open
Purpose Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, are major global public health concerns. Diet quality—particularly the consumption of ultra-processed foods—has been associated with increased …
View article: Application of the Nova food classification system to a large national dataset of household food purchases in Aotearoa New Zealand: a nutrition surveillance strategy
Application of the Nova food classification system to a large national dataset of household food purchases in Aotearoa New Zealand: a nutrition surveillance strategy Open
The Nova classification (1) categorises foods according to the degree of food processing. Ultra-processed food have undergone a high level of industrial processing and typically contain cosmetic additives (1) . Increased consumption of ult…
View article: Planejamento dietético na produção do cuidado para o SUS: relato de estratégias de ensino na formação de graduação em Nutrição
Planejamento dietético na produção do cuidado para o SUS: relato de estratégias de ensino na formação de graduação em Nutrição Open
Introdução: O indicador de conversão (IC) possui ampla aplicação no preparo de alimentos, contribuindo para o planejamento de compras, padronização de preparações, análise de rendimento e redução de desperdícios. No entanto, o uso do IC em…
View article: Estimativa da participação de alimentos ultraprocessados nos municípios brasileiros
Estimativa da participação de alimentos ultraprocessados nos municípios brasileiros Open
OBJETIVO: Estimar a participação calórica de alimentos ultraprocessados (% AUP) nos 5.570 municípios brasileiros. MÉTODOS: A estimativa de % AUP nos municípios foi realizada a partir de um modelo estatístico de predição construído com base…
View article: O mito do déficit proteico
O mito do déficit proteico Open
Epidemiological data shows that the consumption of animal-based foods in high-income countries is excessive and harmful to health. But the association between poverty and protein deficiency is frequent, both in scientific literature and in…
View article: Development and validation of the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines Adherence Score (BraScore): a novel index to assess the adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population
Development and validation of the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines Adherence Score (BraScore): a novel index to assess the adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population Open
Background: The Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines) provide recommendations for a healthy and sustainable diet. Objective:To describe the development and validation of the Brazilian D…
View article: Nova food classification system: a contribution from Brazilian epidemiology
Nova food classification system: a contribution from Brazilian epidemiology Open
This essay presents the Nova food classification, a conceptual innovation of Brazilian epidemiology, describing its genesis, the scientific evidence derived from its application, and its implications for public health. Created in 2010, Nov…
View article: Sistema de classificação dos locais de aquisição de alimentos com base no Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira: Locais-Nova
Sistema de classificação dos locais de aquisição de alimentos com base no Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira: Locais-Nova Open
Resumo Objetivo Propor um novo sistema de classificação de locais de aquisição de alimentos com base no Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira, denominado Locais-Nova. Métodos Trata-se da utilização dos dados de aquisição domiciliar de…
View article: Food purchasing places classification system based on the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population: Locais-Nova
Food purchasing places classification system based on the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population: Locais-Nova Open
This study presented an innovative classification of food purchasing places. This reflected the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population and made it possible to understand food purchasing patterns in different…
View article: Estimating the share of ultra-processed foods in Brazilian municipalities.
Estimating the share of ultra-processed foods in Brazilian municipalities. Open
The predictive model revealed differences in % UPF among Brazilian municipalities. The generated estimates can contribute to monitoring ultra-processed food consumption at the municipal level and support the development of public policies …
View article: A novel FFQ for Brazilian adults based on the Nova classification system: development, reproducibility and validation
A novel FFQ for Brazilian adults based on the Nova classification system: development, reproducibility and validation Open
Objective: To describe the development and validation of the Nova FFQ (NovaFFQ) for Brazilian adults. Design: The NovaFFQ is a self-administered, semi-quantitative questionnaire. The food list includes the most consumed foods and drinks ba…
View article: Variações nas tendências de crescimento da obesidade em adultos brasileiros entre 2006 e 2021
Variações nas tendências de crescimento da obesidade em adultos brasileiros entre 2006 e 2021 Open
Resumo O objetivo do artigo é analisar e quantificar mudanças nos padrões de velocidade de crescimento das prevalências de excesso de peso e obesidade em adultos das capitais brasileiras e do Distrito Federal entre 2006 e 2021. Foram utili…
View article: Aplicação da classificação de alimentos Nova na Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares 2017-2018: estratégia de monitoramento da adesão às recomendações do Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira
Aplicação da classificação de alimentos Nova na Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares 2017-2018: estratégia de monitoramento da adesão às recomendações do Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira Open
Resumo Objetivo Descrever o método de categorização dos alimentos da Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares 2017-2018 conforme a classificação Nova, trazendo transparência e replicabilidade ao processo de monitoramento da adesão às recomendaçõe…
View article: Translating the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines into clinical practice: innovative strategies for healthcare professionals
Translating the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines into clinical practice: innovative strategies for healthcare professionals Open
The Brazilian Dietary Guidelines provide crucial recommendations for a healthy diet, aiming at promoting health and preventing non-communicable chronic diseases. The core principle is the preference for natural or minimally processed foods…
View article: Application of the Nova food classification to the 2017-2018 Household Budget Survey: monitoring adherence to the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population
Application of the Nova food classification to the 2017-2018 Household Budget Survey: monitoring adherence to the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population Open
Objective To describe the food categorization method of the 2017-2018 Household Budget Survey as per the Nova classification, bringing transparency and replicability to the process of monitoring adherence to the recommendations of the Diet…
View article: Classificação de alimentos Nova: uma contribuição da epidemiologia brasileira
Classificação de alimentos Nova: uma contribuição da epidemiologia brasileira Open
RESUMO Este ensaio apresenta a classificação de alimentos Nova, uma inovação conceitual da epidemiologia brasileira, descrevendo sua gênese, as evidências científicas derivadas de sua aplicação e suas implicações para a saúde pública. Cria…
View article: Shifting trends in obesity growth rates in Brazilian adults between 2006 and 2021
Shifting trends in obesity growth rates in Brazilian adults between 2006 and 2021 Open
The aim of this article is to analyze and quantify changes in acceleration and/or deceleration in temporal trends in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults in Brazilian capitals and the Federal District between 2006 and 2021. U…
View article: There is more to nutrition and cardiovascular disease than ultra-processing— authors’ reply
There is more to nutrition and cardiovascular disease than ultra-processing— authors’ reply Open
View article: Description and performance of two diet quality scores based on the Nova classification
Description and performance of two diet quality scores based on the Nova classification Open
OBJECTIVE: To describe two low-burden diet quality scores and evaluate their performance in reflecting the dietary share of the least and most processed foods defined within the Nova food system classification.METHODS: This cross-sectional…
View article: QuestNova: inovação na avaliação do consumo alimentar segundo o processamento industrial
QuestNova: inovação na avaliação do consumo alimentar segundo o processamento industrial Open
The objective of this commentary is to describe the characteristics, development and functionalities of the food intake data collection platform QuestNova. The platform was developed by two information technology specialists, with the supp…
View article: Ultra-processed food consumption is related to screen time among Brazilian adolescents, adults and older adults
Ultra-processed food consumption is related to screen time among Brazilian adolescents, adults and older adults Open
This study investigated the association between screen time and ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption across the lifespan, using data from the 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey, a cross-sectional and population-based study. A score wa…
View article: Who is consuming ultra-processed food in Canada? A cross-sectional analysis of the 2018/2019 International Food Policy Study
Who is consuming ultra-processed food in Canada? A cross-sectional analysis of the 2018/2019 International Food Policy Study Open
High consumption of ultra-processed foods and drinks (UPF) has been linked to poor diet quality and an increased risk of non-communicable diseases. To inform public policies and interventions aimed at reducing UPF intake in Canada, updated…
View article: Estimativa da participação calórica de alimentos ultraprocessados nos municípios brasileiros
Estimativa da participação calórica de alimentos ultraprocessados nos municípios brasileiros Open
Objetivo : Estimar a participação calórica de alimentos ultraprocessados (% AUP) em 5.570 municípios brasileiros. Métodos : A estimativa de % AUP nos municípios foi realizada a partir de um modelo estatístico de predição construído com b…
View article: Aquisição de alimentos que compõem a nova cesta básica pelas famílias brasileiras de baixa renda em 2017-18: distribuição socioeconômica e demográfica
Aquisição de alimentos que compõem a nova cesta básica pelas famílias brasileiras de baixa renda em 2017-18: distribuição socioeconômica e demográfica Open
Em 2024, o governo brasileiro promulgou um decreto com novas diretrizes para a cesta básica de alimentos, baseadas no Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira. Este estudo descreve a aquisição dos alimentos que compõem a nova cesta básic…
View article: Equity-Driven fiscal Policies: Taxing Ultra-Processed products and subsidizing minimally processed foods
Equity-Driven fiscal Policies: Taxing Ultra-Processed products and subsidizing minimally processed foods Open
Promoting individual health and enhancing the global food system requires prioritizing healthy and sustainable food choices. The escalating consumption of ultra-processed products (UPP) in many countries significantly contribute to the obe…
View article: Implications of food ultra-processing on cardiovascular risk considering plant origin foods: an analysis of the UK Biobank cohort
Implications of food ultra-processing on cardiovascular risk considering plant origin foods: an analysis of the UK Biobank cohort Open
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View article: Energy contribution from ultra-processed foods in Peruvian children: Frequency, Bimodality and Determinants
Energy contribution from ultra-processed foods in Peruvian children: Frequency, Bimodality and Determinants Open
Objective: To assess the energy contribution of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and its association to sociodemographic and anthropometric factors in 6-35 months old children in the databases of national surveys carried out in 2008-2010, 2015-…
View article: A novel food frequency questionnaire for Brazilian adults based on the Nova classification system: development, reproducibility and validation
A novel food frequency questionnaire for Brazilian adults based on the Nova classification system: development, reproducibility and validation Open
The Nova system categorizes foods according to processing levels, and dietary intake instruments not developed to assess this criteria may introduce bias in epidemiological studies. To address this gap, we developed and validated the Nova …
View article: The environmental impact of beef and ultra-processed food consumption in Brazil
The environmental impact of beef and ultra-processed food consumption in Brazil Open
Objective: This study evaluated the independent and combined environmental impacts of the consumption of beef and ultra-processed foods in Brazil. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Brazil. Participants: We used food purchases data fr…