Interaction effects of co-consumption of fast food and sugar-sweetened beverages on psychological symptoms: Evidence from a nationwide survey among Chinese adolescents

The existing research on the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) categorized by the NOVA classification is limited. The purpose of this study by Machado-Rodrigues et al. (2024) was to (i) compare the perceptions of well-being, sedentary behavior, and UPF consumption between boys and girls and (ii) investigate the association between weight risk, sedentary behavior, and adolescent well-being […]

There is a considerable correlation between teenagers’ poor mental health and their use of fast food and sugar-sweetened drinks (SSBs). Additionally, these two dietary habits may create clustered patterns of consumption that are significantly associated with mental health issues in high school students. Because SSBs and fast food have synergistic effects, consuming them together may […]