Ultra-processed foods consumption associated with food addiction in Chilean young adults
These findings highlight a significant association between UPF consumption and FA in young adults, suggesting that UPF consumption may potentially contribute to addictive eating behaviors and associated metabolic risks. Public health strategies targeting UPF consumption may be essential in preventing FA and related health conditions.
Authors
- Ashley Nicole Gearhardt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3843-5731)
- Carina Alejandra Valenzuela
- Michelle Valenzuela
- Ximena Díaz-Torrente
Institutions
- Universidad del Desarrollo (CL)
- University of Michigan (US)
- University of Valparaíso (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1722589
- Primary Topic
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00