Publications by authors named "Hellen Cristina Oliveira Amorim Serra"
Association between the Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Asthma in Adults from Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
Hellen Cristina Oliveira Amorim Serra Lívia Carolina Sobrinho Rudakoff Alessandra Karla Oliveira Amorim Muniz Elma Izze da Silva Magalhães Maylla Luanna Barbosa Martins Bragança
Nutrients
July 2023
Background: Ultra-processed Food (UPF) consumption can play a role in the pathogenesis and progression of asthma. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between the consumption of UPF and asthma.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1857 adults aged 23-25 years from the Ribeirão Preto-SP birth cohort (1978/1979).
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates factors influencing allergic traits in children around their second birthday, particularly focusing on early life exposures and how these relate to family history of allergies.
- The research utilized data from a large birth cohort in Brazil, examining variables like family allergy history, maternal health during pregnancy, and early life nutrition to identify these associations.
- Results showed that higher socioeconomic status and family allergy history significantly increased allergy traits, while hypertension during pregnancy increased risk and exclusive breastfeeding was linked to lower allergy traits.