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Ultra-processed food consumption was higher on weekends compared to weekdays (NOVA Score 3.07 vs. 2.42; p < 0.01).
Practitioners should monitor weekend eating habits in patients post-surgery.
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After adjusting for confounders, ultra-processed food consumption was higher on weekends compared to weekdays (NOVA Score 3.07 vs. 2.42; p < 0.01).
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Based on the cross-sectional study design.
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Weekend Variation in Ultra-Processed Food Intake of Patients after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ana Debora Santos de Oliveira et al. · Obesities · 2024
DOI 10.3390/obesities4030029
cross-sectional · n=1525Cited 2×
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