The Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Individuals on Hemodialysis in Brazil

The consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with abdominal obesity, but this association has not yet been investigated in individuals on hemodialysis. This cross-sectional study, developed with 1014 individuals, aimed to analyze the prevalence of abdominal obesity and its association with...

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Main Authors: Sara Jarske Gering, Cleodice Alves Martins, Nina Mara Paterlini Marques, Monica Cattafesta, Alexandre Cardoso da Cunha, Fabíola Lacerda Pires Soares, Edson Theodoro dos Santos Neto, Luciane Bresciani Salaroli
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author Sara Jarske Gering
Cleodice Alves Martins
Nina Mara Paterlini Marques
Monica Cattafesta
Alexandre Cardoso da Cunha
Fabíola Lacerda Pires Soares
Edson Theodoro dos Santos Neto
Luciane Bresciani Salaroli
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Cleodice Alves Martins
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description The consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with abdominal obesity, but this association has not yet been investigated in individuals on hemodialysis. This cross-sectional study, developed with 1014 individuals, aimed to analyze the prevalence of abdominal obesity and its association with the consumption of ultra-processed foods in individuals on hemodialysis in Brazil. The consumption of ultra-processed foods was measured using a questionnaire, whose list of foods was based on the Surveillance System of Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases through Telephone Enquiry. Waist circumference was used to determine the presence of abdominal obesity. The difference in proportions between the independent variables and the outcome was verified using Pearson’s chi-square test. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to determine the association between the outcome and the independent variables. The prevalence of abdominal obesity was 77.22%. In the final model, higher levels of consumption of ultra-processed foods, being male and an adult, having between 8 and 11 years of schooling, and practicing physical activity below the recommended level increased the chances of having abdominal obesity. This research provides a basis for the creation and improvement of public policies that promote improvements in these health determinants.
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spelling doaj-art-4cd1ed2beb8f4112aafec3ba4e0f95c62025-08-20T01:55:45ZengMDPI AGObesities2673-41682024-07-014321222510.3390/obesities4030019The Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Individuals on Hemodialysis in BrazilSara Jarske Gering0Cleodice Alves Martins1Nina Mara Paterlini Marques2Monica Cattafesta3Alexandre Cardoso da Cunha4Fabíola Lacerda Pires Soares5Edson Theodoro dos Santos Neto6Luciane Bresciani Salaroli7Graduate Program in Collective Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29043-900, BrazilGraduate Program in Collective Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29043-900, BrazilGraduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29043-900, BrazilGraduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29043-900, BrazilGraduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29043-900, BrazilGraduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29043-900, BrazilGraduate Program in Collective Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29043-900, BrazilGraduate Program in Collective Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29043-900, BrazilThe consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with abdominal obesity, but this association has not yet been investigated in individuals on hemodialysis. This cross-sectional study, developed with 1014 individuals, aimed to analyze the prevalence of abdominal obesity and its association with the consumption of ultra-processed foods in individuals on hemodialysis in Brazil. The consumption of ultra-processed foods was measured using a questionnaire, whose list of foods was based on the Surveillance System of Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases through Telephone Enquiry. Waist circumference was used to determine the presence of abdominal obesity. The difference in proportions between the independent variables and the outcome was verified using Pearson’s chi-square test. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to determine the association between the outcome and the independent variables. The prevalence of abdominal obesity was 77.22%. In the final model, higher levels of consumption of ultra-processed foods, being male and an adult, having between 8 and 11 years of schooling, and practicing physical activity below the recommended level increased the chances of having abdominal obesity. This research provides a basis for the creation and improvement of public policies that promote improvements in these health determinants.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4168/4/3/19dietnutritioncentral obesityvisceral obesitychronic kidney disease
spellingShingle Sara Jarske Gering
Cleodice Alves Martins
Nina Mara Paterlini Marques
Monica Cattafesta
Alexandre Cardoso da Cunha
Fabíola Lacerda Pires Soares
Edson Theodoro dos Santos Neto
Luciane Bresciani Salaroli
The Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Individuals on Hemodialysis in Brazil
Obesities
diet
nutrition
central obesity
visceral obesity
chronic kidney disease
title The Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Individuals on Hemodialysis in Brazil
title_full The Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Individuals on Hemodialysis in Brazil
title_fullStr The Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Individuals on Hemodialysis in Brazil
title_full_unstemmed The Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Individuals on Hemodialysis in Brazil
title_short The Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Individuals on Hemodialysis in Brazil
title_sort consumption of ultra processed foods is associated with abdominal obesity in individuals on hemodialysis in brazil
topic diet
nutrition
central obesity
visceral obesity
chronic kidney disease
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4168/4/3/19
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