High intake of packaged foods tied to elevated BP among youth: NIN study
A study by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition found that high intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to elevated blood pressure among urban young adults in India. The research indicated that males and those from higher-income households are more likely to experience hypertension. The findings highlight the need for policy measures to improve dietary habits and reduce the consumption of unhealthy packaged foods.
- ▪The study involved 311 undergraduate students aged 18-24 years from three colleges in Hyderabad.
- ▪12.5% of participants were found to have high blood pressure, with a higher prevalence among males and those over 20 years old.
- ▪Consumption of high-fat and/or high-salt ultra-processed foods was independently associated with elevated blood pressure.
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Higher consumption of high-fat and high-salt Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) is associated with increased odds of elevated blood pressure among urban young adults, with males showing a higher prevalence, according to researchers from the Hyderabad-based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN).The findings are based on a cross-sectional study conducted among 311 undergraduate students aged 18-24 years from three colleges in Hyderabad. Dietary intake over the previous month was assessed using a 24-item food frequency questionnaire that captured commonly consumed biscuits, chocolates, and packaged snacks-reflecting the ongoing nutrition transition among urban youth in India.Overall, 12.5% of participants were found to have high blood pressure (140/90 mmHg), with a higher prevalence among…
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