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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Pubertal Status at Age 12 Within The Infant Development and Environment Study

Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are industrial formulations that are often high in energy density but low in essential nutrients. Children with high UPF consumption have higher risks of endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) exposure, obesity, and insulin resistance, which can impact pubertal timing. Identifying modifiable dietary drivers of early pubertal timing is critical due to its links to long-term risks for metabolic disease and mental health. We investigated the association between UPF intake in mid-childhood and pubertal status at age 12.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.109106
Authors: Melissa M Melough, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Brennan H Baker, Emily S Barrett, Adam A Szpiro, Abby F Fleisch, Ruby Nguyen, Nicole R Bush, Alison G Paquette, Shanna H Swan, Rachel L Miller
Institutions: University of Delaware, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, University of Washington, MaineHealth, University of Minnesota, University of California, San Francisco, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $5,000
OpenAlex ID: W7170724460
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