Ultra-processed food purchases in Norway: a quantitative study on a representative sample of food retailers

Public Health Nutrition

Sabrina Ionata Granheim¹  Siri Løvsjø Solberg¹  Laura Terragni¹ 

关键词: Food purchase;    Processed products;    Processed foods;    Ultra-processed products;    Ultra-processed foods;    Obesity;    Non-communicable diseases;   

DOI  :  10.1017/S1368980015003523

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Cambridge University Press

【 摘 要 】

AbstractObjectiveTo identify the use of ultra-processed foods – vectors of salt, sugar and fats – in the Norwegian diet through an assessment of food sales.DesignSales data from a representative sample of food retailers in Norway, collected in September 2005 (n 150) and September 2013 (n 170), were analysed. Data consisted of barcode scans of individual food item purchases, reporting type of food, price, geographical region and retail concept. Foods were categorized as minimally processed, culinary ingredients, processed products and ultra-processed. Indicators were share of purchases and share of expenditure on food categories.SettingSix geographical regions in Norway.SubjectsThe barcode data included 296 121 observations in 2005 and 501 938 observations in 2013.ResultsUltra-processed products represented 58·8 % of purchases and 48·8 % of expenditure in 2013. Minimally processed foods accounted for 17·2 % of purchases and 33·0 % of expenditure. Every third purchase was a sweet ultra-processed product. Food sales changed marginally in favour of minimally processed foods and in disfavour of processed products between 2005 and 2013 (χ2 (3)=203 195, P

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