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Systematic Review Question

What is the relationship between consumption of dietary patterns with varying amounts of ultra-processed foods and growth, body composition, and risk of obesity?

Conclusion Statement

A conclusion statement cannot be drawn about the relationship between dietary patterns consumed by infants and young children up to age 24 months with varying amounts of ultra-processed food and growth, body composition, and risk of obesity because of substantial concerns with consistency and directness in the body of evidence. (Grade: Grade Not Assignable)

Dietary patterns consumed by children and adolescents with higher amounts of foods classified as ultra-processed food are associated with greater adiposity (fat mass, waist circumference, BMI), and greater risk of overweight. This conclusion statement is based on evidence grade as limited. (Grade: Limited)

Dietary patterns consumed by adults and older adults with higher amounts of foods classified as ultra-processed food are associated with greater adiposity (fat mass, waist circumference, BMI), and greater risk of obesity and/or overweight. This conclusion statement is based on evidence grade as limited. (Grade: Limited)

A conclusion statement cannot be drawn about the relationship between dietary patterns consumed during pregnancy with varying amounts of ultra-processed food and gestational weight gain because there is not enough evidence available. (Grade: Grade Not Assignable)

A conclusion statement cannot be drawn about the relationship between dietary patterns consumed during postpartum with varying amounts of ultra-processed food and body composition, and risk of obesity because there is not enough evidence available. (Grade: Grade Not Assignable)