Association between ultra-processed foods consumption and micronutrient intake and diet quality in Iranian adults: a multicentric study

• Main Authors: Fahimeh Haghighatdoost (Author), Parisa Hajihashemi (Author), Noushin Mohammadifard (Author), Farid Najafi (Author), Hossein Farshidi (Author), Masoud Lotfizadeh (Author), Tooba Kazemi (Author), Simin Karimi (Author), Shahin Shirani (Author), Kamal Solati (Author), Nizal Sarrafzadegan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective: To identify ultra-processed foods (UPF) contribution to daily energy and nutrient intake in Iranians and examine whether UPF intake is associated with nutrient profile and diet quality. Design: In this cross-sectional study, a validated FFQ was used to evaluate usual dietary inta...