The Southern Italian Children, Adolescents and paRents cOhort Study on nutrition and health: protocol of the ICARO Study.

IF 3.5 2区农林科学 Q2 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-07-09 DOI:10.1080/09637486.2025.2523393

Marialaura Bonaccio, Emilia Ruggiero, Giuseppe Grosso, Augusto Di Castelnuovo, Giuseppe Di Costanzo, Marika Dello Russo, Annarita Formisano, Fabio Lauria, Nadia Paladino, Giovanni de Gaetano, Licia Iacoviello

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Abstract

In Italy, around 30% of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, with higher rates in the South. Parental dietary habits influence children's eating behaviours, yet most studies focus on food composition without considering the level of food processing. The Nova classification categorises foods by processing levels, suggesting that food processing may affect health beyond nutritional content. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as sugary drinks and packaged snacks, are calorie-dense and contain cosmetic food additives. High UPF consumption is linked to obesity, chronic diseases, and poor cognitive development in children. However, no comprehensive up-to-date assessment of UPF consumption among Italian children exists. To address this gap, the ICARO Study was launched in Southern Italy as a web-based cohort of children, adolescents, and their parents. This study aims to evaluate UPF consumption and its correlates, and assess the impact of a nutrition education intervention on reducing UPF intake at the family level.

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意大利南部儿童、青少年和父母营养与健康队列研究：ICARO研究方案。

在意大利，大约30%的儿童和青少年超重或肥胖，南方的比例更高。父母的饮食习惯影响儿童的饮食行为，但大多数研究都集中在食物成分上，而没有考虑食物加工的水平。Nova分类法根据加工水平对食品进行分类，表明食品加工可能会影响营养成分以外的健康。超加工食品（upf），如含糖饮料和包装零食，热量密集，含有化妆品食品添加剂。高UPF消费与儿童肥胖、慢性疾病和认知发育不良有关。然而，没有对意大利儿童UPF消费情况进行全面的最新评估。为了解决这一差距，ICARO研究在意大利南部启动，作为一个基于网络的儿童、青少年及其父母队列。本研究旨在评估UPF摄入量及其相关因素，并评估营养教育干预对减少家庭UPF摄入量的影响。

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International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 工程技术-食品科技

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期刊介绍： The primary aim of International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition is to integrate food science with nutrition. Improvement of knowledge in human nutrition should always be the final objective of submitted research. It''s an international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes high quality, original research contributions to scientific knowledge. All manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.