Acculturation and Associations with Ultra-processed Food Consumption among Asian Americans: NHANES, 2011-2018.

Background: Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is linked to adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. Asian Americans (AAs) are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, yet their dietary patterns have seldom been described.

Objectives: The aim was to characterize UPF consumption among AAs and determine whether acculturation is associated with increased UPF consumption.