Ultra-processed food consumption and metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study in Quilombola communities of Alagoas, Brazil.
Lídia Bezerra BarbosaNancy Borges Rodrigues VasconcelosEwerton Amorim Dos SantosTamara Rodrigues Dos SantosThays Ataide-SilvaHaroldo da Silva FerreiraPublished in: International journal for equity in health (2023)
The highest UPF consumption was positively associated with the prevalence of hypertension, while a lower Nova score was a protective factor against diabetes and low HDL. UPF consumption in Quilombola communities is important but lower than that observed in the Brazilian population in general. It is suggested that public health programs be implemented to promote healthy eating while valuing the existing eating habits and traditions among the remaining Brazilian Quilombola people.