Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Behavioral Outcomes in Canadian Children - PubMed
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- #Dietary Interventions
- #Ultraprocessed Foods
- #Child Behavior
- Ultraprocessed foods (UPF) contribute to nearly half of energy intake among Canadian preschool-aged children.
- Higher UPF intake at age 3 was associated with adverse behavioral and emotional symptoms by age 5.
- Replacing 10% of UPF energy with minimally processed foods (MPF) was linked to lower behavioral issue scores.
- The study suggests early dietary interventions could support healthier behavioral development and long-term mental health.
- Findings support policy actions promoting MPF consumption in early childhood.