Trends in Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Among Korean Children and Adolescents, 2007 to 2024

What percentage of total energy intake among Korean youths came from ultraprocessed foods between 2007 and 2024?In this cross-sectional study of 24 518 Korean youths aged 1 to 18 years, the estimated percentage of energy intake from ultraprocessed foods increased from 25% to 33%, while that from unprocessed or minimally processed foods decreased from 65% to 52%.These findings suggest the need for monitoring and preventive strategies to reduce intake of ultraprocessed foods among Korean youths.

Corresponding Author: Sukyoung Jung, PhD, Department of Healthcare Policy Research, Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, 370 Sicheong-daero, Sejong 30147, South Korea (jungs@kihasa.re.kr).

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