Table 2. Associations Between the Proportion (in Weight) of Ultraprocessed Food in the Diet and Nutritional Factors (Nutrients and Food Group Intakes) of 104 707 Participations in the NutriNet-Santé Cohort (2009-2019).
| Nutritional Factor | Mean (SD) | Proportion of Ultraprocessed Food in the Diet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Nutritional Factor, β (SE)a | P Valueb | ||
| FSAm-NPS dietary index | 6.59 (2.46) | 0.62 (0.01) | <.001 |
| Energy intake without alcohol, Kcal/d | 1847.14 (450.86) | 29.95 (1.36) | <.001 |
| Alcohol intake, g/1000 kcal/d | 3.91 (5.53) | −0.50 (0.02) | <.001 |
| Sodium intake, mg/1000 kcal/d | 1479.10 (369.21) | 6.97 (1.20) | <.001 |
| Saturated fatty acids, g/1000 kcal/d | 17.78 (4.02) | 0.31 (0.01) | <.001 |
| Fiber, g/1000 kcal/d | 10.72 (3.57) | –0.78 (0.01) | <.001 |
| Sugar, g/1000 kcal/d | 50.39 (13.45) | 1.32 (0.04) | <.001 |
| Whole grains, g/1000 kcal/d | 18.96 (24.36) | –3.14 (0.08) | <.001 |
| Yogurt, g/1000 kcal/d | 33.68 (42.75) | –2.58 (0.14) | <.001 |
| Sugary drinks, g/1000 kcal/d | 24.94 (53.64) | 25.22 (0.15) | <.001 |
| Red and processed meat, g/1000 kcal/d | 40.01 (27.34) | 1.68 (0.09) | <.001 |
| Nuts, g/1000 kcal/d | 2.52 (5.40) | –0.49 (0.02) | <.001 |
| Fruits and vegetables, g/1000 kcal/d | 228.93 (129.04) | –37.54 (0.37) | <.001 |
Abbreviation: FSAm-NPS DI, Food Standards Agency nutrient profiling system dietary index, described in eMethods in the Supplement.
a
Change for an absolute increase of 0.1 in the proportion (in weight) of ultraprocessed food in the diet.
b
P values were obtained from linear regression models adjusted for sex, age, and energy intake.