Researchers assesses how lifestyle factors affect the association between health-related quality of life and consumption of ultra-processed food.
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Oct 8 2024 Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to poorer physical health, with the impact being more pronounced in women, those with unhealthy lifestyles, and individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
The impact of UPF consumption on quality of life UPFs are heavily processed food products with poor nutritional quality due to their high salt, unhealthy fat, sugar, and energy content, in addition to their low protein, micronutrient, and fiber content. Consuming UPFs increases the risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases, as well as adverse psychological and HRQoL effects.
To determine HRQoL, the second version of the Short-Form 12-Item Health Survey was used, which provided mental component summary and physical component summary scores. A validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was also used to assess the consumption of UPFs. Men reported higher scores for both mental and physical quality of life than women. Non-smokers had lower PCS scores as compared to smokers.
Notable interactions were observed between the consumption of UPFs, sex, and occupation on PCS score. PCS scores significantly decreased in women as UPF consumption increased; however, this pattern was not observed in men. Across both sexes, no significant differences in MCS scores were noted across UPF intake tertiles.
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with poorer physical health, particularly among women, those with unhealthy lifestyles, and low socioeconomic conditions.”
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