Cruz-Casarrubias C, Sagaceta-Mejía J, Delgado-Ordaz C, Munguía A, Contreras-Manzano A, Tolentino-Mayo L, Barquera S

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ABSTRACT

Objective. To analyze the association between the addition of micronutrients and the use of health and nutrition claims (HNC) in processed and ultra-processed products, and to evaluate whether this association differs according to the nutritional quality. Materials and methods. This cross-sectional study utilized data from 17 264 packaged foods and beverages available in major supermarket chains in Mexico City in 2017. Information was obtained from the front-of-packages (for HNC), nutrition facts table (energy and nutrients of concern), and ingredient lists (sources of micronutrients). Results. 25% (95%CI: 26.8,28.3%) of products reported added micronutrients. In this group, the use of HNC was higher compared to those without added micronutrients (55.1 vs. 27.5%). Finally, the proportion of products classified as excess energy (PR 1.11, 95%CI: 1.07,1.16), free sugars (PR 1.09, 95%CI: 1.04,1.15), and with non-sugar sweeteners (PR 4.05, 95%CI: 3.64,4.50) were higher in products that displayed HNC and with micronutrients added compared to products without HNC and micronutrients. Conclusion. The addition of micronutrients was more frequent in ultra-processed products that displayed HNC and products excessive in energy, free sugars or those containing non-sugar sweeteners.

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