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The main effect of eating disorder category on UPF consumption was statistically significant after adjusting for age, sex, and BMI.
The significant association suggests that eating disorder categories should be considered in dietary evaluations.
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In the covariate-adjusted ANCOVA model, the main effect of ED category was statistically significant ( p < 0.001; ω 2 p = 0.010).
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The study is cross-sectional.
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Ultra-processed food consumption and eating disorder symptoms: Cross-sectional associations among Brazilian adults
Marthina Streda Walker et al. · Eating Behaviors · 2026
DOI 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102080
cross-sectional · n=1760
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