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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Kaur, Satvindera; * | Ng, Choon Mingb | Yap, Wern Llia | Teoh, Ai Nia | Chew, Wan Linga
Affiliations: [a] Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | [b] School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, South Lagoon Road, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Satvinder Kaur, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, No. 1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel.: +603 9101 8880 /Ext.: 2347; Fax: +603 9102 3606; E-mail: satvinderkaur@ucsiuniversity.edu.my.
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Recognizing food groups consumption in young adults offers an opportunity to improve dietary pattern in early adulthood. OBJECTIVE:Hence, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine food groups’ intake of young adults and to identify food groups associated with adiposity. METHODS:Youths aged 18–25 years old from private universities in Klang Valley, Malaysia, participated in the study (n = 294). Three days 24-hour dietary recall assessed youths’ food groups intake. Adiposity (BMI, body fat percentage, visceral fat level, waist circumference) was determined based on standard protocol. Height was measured using SECA 206 body meter, while weight, body fat percentage, and visceral fat level were measured using the Omron HBF-356 Body Fat Analyzer. Waist circumference was determined using a measuring tape. RESULTS:In total, 49.3% and 34.7% of youths were overweight/obese and abdominally obese, respectively. The median visceral fat level was 4 (6). Youths consumed 214 (247) kcal of ultra-processed foods daily and exceeded the sugar [32.43 (41.20) g] and sodium recommendation [2425.26 (1455.18) mg]. Fruits [0.29±0.72 servings/day], vegetables [0.95±0.77 servings/day] and milk [0.24±0.38 servings/day] were below recommendations. Increased intake of meat and sodium were associated with higher BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage, and visceral fat (p < 0.001). Greater intake of ultra-processed food was associated with high BMI (p = 0.009), waist circumference (p = 0.046), and visceral fat (p = 0.014). Besides, high sugar intake was associated with greater BMI (p = 0.003), body fat percentage (p = 0.020), and visceral fat (p = 0.027). CONCLUSIONS:Meat, sugar, sodium, and ultra-processed foods were high-risk foods associated with adiposity among young adults. There is a need to improve education and support to promote healthy eating for chronic disease prevention related to metabolic abnormalities.
Keywords: Food groups, dietary pattern, adiposity, obesity, young adults, Malaysia
DOI: 10.3233/MNM-211541
Journal: Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 295-306, 2022
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