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Food Insecurity, Ultra-Processed Foods, and Quality of Life in Children From Socially Disadvantaged Areas in Greece

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the association between household food insecurity and ultra-processed foods (UPF) and to determine whether higher UPF consumption is linked with lower student health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among households from socially underprivileged areas in Greece.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.108947

Authors: Dimitrios Diamantis, Konstantinos Katsas, Afroditi Veloudaki, Cindy W Leung, Matina Kouvari, Athena Linos

Institutions: Harvard University, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Prolepsis Institute

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger, No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000