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Shifts in the Consumption Patterns of Ultraprocessed Foods Among Korean Youth from 2007 to 2024

  • By

  • Sukyoung Jung

  • Eunice Hong Lim Lee

  • Jee Young Kim

  • Sohyun Park

  • Jung Eun Lee

  • Ultra-Processed Food Working Group

  • April 7, 2026

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    Ultraprocessed foods are high in sugar, sodium, and unhealthy fats, contributing to obesity and chronic diseases among youth.

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    Childhood obesity in Korea nearly doubled from 10.0% in 2014 to 19.3% in 2021, with significant increases in abdominal obesity.

  • 3

    This study analyzed trends in ultraprocessed food consumption among Korean youths from 2007 to 2024 using KNHANES data.

  • 4

    The research utilized a 24-hour dietary recall method to assess food intake and classified foods using the Nova framework.

  • 5

    Findings will help inform public health strategies and guidelines regarding ultraprocessed food consumption among Korean youth.

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Shifts in the Consumption Patterns of Ultraprocessed Foods Among Korean Youth from 2007 to 2024

  • by Sukyoung Jung, Eunice Hong Lim Lee, Jee Young Kim, Sohyun Park, Jung Eun Lee, Ultra-Processed Food Working Group

  • April 7, 2026

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