Usual consumption of ultra-processed foods and its association with sex, age, physical activity, and body mass index in adults living in Brasília City, Brazil

ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the usual consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and its association with body mass index (BMI), physical activity (PA), age, sex in adults living Brasília City, Brazil. Methodology: A total 506 individuals aged ≥ 20 years old were interviewed. Dietary intake was assessed two non-consecutive 24-h food recalls. The distributions intakes energy amount UPF estimated using Iowa State University method. BMI, PA, proportions (%Kcal %grams) investigated linear regression models. Results: represented 9.2% dietary (grams/day) 25% intake. Compared to eutrophic, subjects obesity consumed a higher percentage grams, whereas overweight had kilocalories. share lower male than female individuals, PA age inversely associated consumption. Conclusion: Careful monitoring is recommended. Its should be reduced among people overweight/obesity sedentary individuals. Appropriate choices for methods distribution will strengthen future analysis assessment.