Journal article
The degree of food processing contributes to sugar intakes in families with preschool-aged children
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Evidence implicates ultra-processed food intake as a major contributor of excess dietary sugars. However, little research exists on the relationship between the degree of food processing and sugar intake in families with young children. We investigated associations between the degree of food processing and sugar intake (total and free sugars) in Canadian preschool-aged children and parents.
METHODS: This cross-sectional …
Authors
Ashraf R; Duncan AM; Darlington G; Buchholz AC; Haines J; W.L. D; Study TGFH
Journal
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, Vol. 59, , pp. 37–47
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2024
DOI
10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.11.010
ISSN
2405-4577