The consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with adiposity, but not with metabolic indicators in a prospective cohort study of Chilean preschool children

Table 2 Estimated usual dietary consumption at 4 y according to NOVA food system classification (n = 893). FECHIC, 2016

Notes: MPF Minimally processed foods, PCI Processed culinary ingredients, PF Processed foods, UPF Ultra-processed foods, SD Standard deviation, Min Minimal value, Max Maximal value
^aThe usual consumption was estimated using the MSM for each food group and total diet; then, the sum of calories and grams for food groups is close but not identical to the estimated values for total calories and total grams of diet

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