거주 지역에 따른 한국 노인의 초가공식품 섭취와 영양상태 및 심혈관 질환 위험 지수 = Ultra-Processed Food Consumption, Nutritional Status, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Indices among Korean Older Adults by Residential Area

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

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다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

We analyzed the relationships between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, nutrient intake, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk indices among adults aged 65 years and older, based on residential areas. Data from the 8th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2021)were analyzed,including 3,640 adults (2,563 in the urban areas and 1,077 in the rural areas). UPF consumption was categorized using the NOVA classification system, Nutrient intake levels, nutrient quality indices, and CVD risk indices were assessed using complex sample. In both areas, the group with higher dietary UPF intake exhibited increased smoking and monthly alcohol consumption rates. In both areas, fat, saturated fat, and sugar intake levels were significantly higher in the group with the highest UPF consumption than in the group with the lowest UPF consumption. Notably, the CVD risk index was significantly higher in Group 3 than in Group 1 and among adults residing in rural areas. This study highlights the variation in the effects of UPF consumption on nutrient intake status, and CVD risk indices by residential area, especially for adults residing in rural areas with high UPF consumption. These results highlight the importance of tailored nutrition and health management programs to address regional disparities and to improve quality of life for older.