Renata Bertazzi Levy

ORCID: 0000-0001-5388-7002
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Research Areas
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
  • Health and Lifestyle Studies
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Food, Nutrition, and Cultural Practices
  • Rural Development and Agriculture
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
  • Indigenous Health and Education
  • Youth, Drugs, and Violence
  • Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
  • Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
  • Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Culinary Culture and Tourism
  • Public Health in Brazil
  • Healthcare Regulation
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Youth Development and Social Support
  • Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
  • Health, Education, and Aging
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Universidade de São Paulo
2016-2025

Instituto de Saúde
2005-2024

Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
2014-2024

Departamento de Epidemiología
2013-2020

Imperial College London
2020

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
2018

Universidade Brasil
2004-2015

Universidade Federal Fluminense
2013

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2013

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
2013

Abstract The present commentary contains a clear and simple guide designed to identify ultra-processed foods. It responds the growing interest in foods among policy makers, academic researchers, health professionals, journalists consumers concerned devise policies, investigate dietary patterns, advise people, prepare media coverage, when buying food checking labels shops or at home. Ultra-processed are defined within NOVA classification system, which groups according extent purpose of...

10.1017/s1368980018003762 article EN Public Health Nutrition 2019-02-12

Given evident multiple threats to food systems and supplies, security, human health welfare, the living physical world biosphere, years 2016-2025 are now designated by UN as Decade of Nutrition, in support Sustainable Development Goals. For these initiatives succeed, it is necessary know which foods contribute well-being, unhealthy. The present commentary outlines NOVA system classification based on nature, extent purpose processing. Evidence that effectively addresses quality diets their...

10.1017/s1368980017000234 article EN Public Health Nutrition 2017-03-21

Abstract Objective To assess time trends in the contribution of processed foods to food purchases made by Brazilian households and explore potential impact on overall quality diet. Design Application a new classification foodstuffs based extent purpose processing data collected comparable probabilistic household budget surveys. The assigns following groups: unprocessed/minimally (Group 1); culinary ingredients 2); or ultra-processed ready-to-eat ready-to-heat products 3). Setting Eleven...

10.1017/s1368980010003241 article EN Public Health Nutrition 2010-12-20

This paper describes a new food classification which assigns foodstuffs according to the extent and purpose of industrial processing applied them. Three main groups are defined: unprocessed or minimally processed foods (group 1), culinary industry ingredients 2), ultra-processed products 3). The use this is illustrated by applying it data collected in Brazilian Household Budget Survey was conducted 2002/2003 through probabilistic sample 48,470 households. average daily availability 1,792...

10.1590/s0102-311x2010001100005 article EN cc-by Cadernos de Saúde Pública 2010-11-01

OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of consuming ultra-processed foods on nutritional dietary profile in Brazil.METHODS Cross-sectional study conducted with data from module individual food consumption 2008-2009 Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares (POF – Brazilian Family Budgets Survey). The sample, which represented section population aged 10 years or over, involved 32,898 individuals. Food was evaluated by two 24-hour records. consumed items were classified into three groups: natural minimally...

10.1590/s0034-8910.2015049006132 article EN cc-by Revista de Saúde Pública 2015-01-01

Data from household food budget surveys were examined in order to describe the regional and socio-economic distribution of availability Brazil 2002-2003 trends 1974 2003.The study uses data "Pesquisa de Orçamento Familiar 2002-2003" survey conducted by Brazilian Institute for Geography Statistics (Instituto Brasileiro Geografia e Estatística) July 2002 June 2003, including a national sample 48,470 households. In each household, during seven consecutive days, all monetary non-monetary...

10.1590/s0034-89102005000400003 article EN cc-by Revista de Saúde Pública 2005-08-01

We described the contribution of ultra-processed foods in U.K. diet and its association with overall dietary content nutrients known to affect risk chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Cross-sectional data from National Diet Nutrition Survey (2008⁻2014) were analysed. Food items collected using a four-day food diary classified according NOVA system. The average energy intake was 1764 kcal/day, 30.1% calories coming unprocessed or minimally processed foods, 4.2% culinary ingredients,...

10.3390/nu10050587 article EN Nutrients 2018-05-09

Background Production and consumption of industrially processed food drink products have risen in parallel with the global increase overweight obesity related chronic non-communicable diseases. The objective this study was to analyze relationship between household availability ultra-processed prevalence excess weight (overweight plus obesity) Brazil. Methods based on data from 2008–2009 Household Budget Survey involving a probabilistic sample 55,970 Brazilian households. units were...

10.1371/journal.pone.0092752 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2014-03-25

To assess household availability of NOVA food groups in nineteen European countries and to analyse the association between ultra-processed foods prevalence obesity.Ecological, cross-sectional study.Europe.Estimates calculated from national budget surveys conducted 1991 2008. Estimates obesity obtained undertaken near survey time.Across countries, median average amounted 33·9 % total purchased dietary energy for unprocessed or minimally processed foods, 20·3 culinary ingredients, 19·6 26·4...

10.1017/s1368980017001379 article EN Public Health Nutrition 2017-07-17

To investigate consumption of ultra-processed products in Canada and to assess their association with dietary quality.

10.1017/s1368980012005009 article EN Public Health Nutrition 2012-11-21

To estimate the dietary share of ultra-processed foods and to determine its association with overall nutritional quality diets in Brazil.Cross-sectional.Brazil.A representative sample 32 898 Brazilians aged ≥10 years was studied. Food intake data were collected. We calculated average content individual nutrients compared them across quintiles energy foods. Then we identified nutrient-based patterns, evaluated between patterns' scores.The mean per capita daily 7933 kJ (1896 kcal), 58·1 % from...

10.1017/s1368980017001434 article EN Public Health Nutrition 2017-07-17

To establish temporal trends in household food and drink consumption Brazil, taking into account the extent purpose of its industrial processing.Data was obtained from Household Budget Surveys conducted Brazil 1987-1988, 1995-1996, 2002-2003 2008-2009. In all surveys, probabilistic samples households metropolitan areas were studied and, for last two scope national. The units analysis purchases records clusters households. purchased items divided according to their processing into: 'in...

10.1590/s0034-8910.2013047004968 article EN cc-by Revista de Saúde Pública 2013-08-01

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of consuming ultra-processed foods on micronutrient content Brazilian population’s diet. METHODS This cross-sectional study was performed using data individual food consumption from a module 2008-2009 Household Budget Survey. A representative sample population aged 10 years or over assessed (n = 32,898). Food were collected through two 24-hour records. Linear regression models used to assess association between nutrient diet and quintiles – crude adjusted for...

10.1590/s0034-8910.2015049006211 article EN cc-by Revista de Saúde Pública 2015-01-01

OBJETIVO: Caracterizar o consumo alimentar mais frequente da população brasileira. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados dados referentes ao primeiro dia de registro 34.003 indivíduos com dez anos ou idade que responderam Inquérito Nacional Alimentação, composto por amostra probabilística Pesquisa Orçamentos Familiares 2008-2009. O padrão foi analisado segundo sexo, grupo etário, região e faixa renda familiar per capita. RESULTADOS: Os alimentos frequentemente referidos pela brasileira foram arroz...

10.1590/s0034-89102013000700005 article PT cc-by Revista de Saúde Pública 2013-02-01

A classification of foods based on the nature, extent, and purpose industrial food processing was used to assess changes in household expenditures dietary energy availability between 1938 2011 Canada.Food acquisitions from six budget surveys (1938/1939 , 1953, 1969, 1984, 2001, 2011) were classified into unprocessed or minimally processed foods, culinary ingredients, ready-to-consume ultra-processed products. Contributions each group expenditures, (kcal per capita) calculated.During period...

10.3148/75.1.2014.15 article EN Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 2014-02-12

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the association of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption with gains in weight and waist circumference, incident overweight/obesity, Brazilian Longitudinal Study Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) cohort. Design: We applied FFQ at baseline categorized energy intake by degree processing using NOVA classification. Height, circumference were measured after a mean 3·8-year follow-up. assessed associations, through Poisson regression robust variance, UPF large gain (1·68...

10.1017/s1368980019002854 article EN cc-by Public Health Nutrition 2019-10-17

This study aimed to describe the consumption of ultra-processed foods in Australia and its association with intake nutrients linked non-communicable diseases (NCDs).Cross-sectional study.National Nutrition Physical Activity Survey (2011-2012).12,153 participants aged 2+ years.Average dietary content NCDs prevalence outside levels recommended for prevention NCDs.Food items were classified according NOVA system, a classification based on nature, extent purpose industrial food processing. The...

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029544 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Open 2019-08-01

We examined the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and adiposity in a nationally representative sample UK adult population.We studied 6,143 participants (19 to 96 years, 51.6% female) sampled by National Diet Nutrition Survey (2008-16).Food items reported four-day food diary were classified according NOVA system.Multiple linear logistic regressions used evaluate associations dietary contribution (sexspecific quartile continuous) Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist...

10.1371/journal.pone.0232676 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2020-05-01

This study assessed associations between ultraprocessed food consumption and dietary nutrient profile linked to obesity in children adolescents Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, States using nationally representative data collected 2004 2014. Linear regression models were used evaluate share of foods (country age group-specific quintiles a 10% increase) energy density diets their content free sugars fiber. Ultraprocessed foods, defined by NOVA system,...

10.1111/obr.13387 article EN Obesity Reviews 2021-12-09
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