Association between ultra-processed food intake, diet quality, and cardiovascular risk factors among adolescents in Antioquia, Colombia
UPF intake was associated with diet quality deterioration and increased blood glucose levels. High UPF intake among adolescents in urban areas of Antioquia, particularly within the middle socioeconomic stratum, poses a potential health risk that warrants further monitoring.
Authors
- Juan Carlos Aristizábal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5781-5903)
- Jacqueline Barona-Acevedo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0592-9324)
- Gustavo Cediel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9968-2408)
- Alejandro Estrada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3261-1282)
- Laura Castrillón-Ruiz
- Diana Cárdenas-Sánchez
Institutions
- Universidad de Antioquia (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1710967
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Universidad de Antioquia