Social and Economic Patterning in Ultra-Processed Food Intake in Toddlerhood and Middle Childhood: Longitudinal Data From the Gemini Cohort in the United Kingdom
UK children from more disadvantaged backgrounds consumed a greater proportion of their energy from UPF. Mother's education seemed to be the most influential factor. Socioeconomic inequalities, particularly in maternal education, may drive disparities in diet quality and associated health outcomes. Addressing these gaps is essential to reduce childhood obesity and improve long-term health in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
Authors
- Rana Conway (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0955-7107)
- Lisa Heggie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4846-2357)
- Gabriella N Heuchan
- Clare Llewellyn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0066-2827)
- Harry Tattan-Birch
Institutions
- University College Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Published
- 2025-01-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2025.01.004
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64
Funders
- Cancer Research UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- University College London
- Economic and Social Research Council
- UCLH Biomedical Research Centre
- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge