Author:

• José Nilton Boaventura da Silva Júnior - Silva Júnior, J.N.B. - <niltonjunior-boaventura@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2754-2750

Co-author(s):

• Carolina Neves Freiria - Freiria. C.N. - <carol_freiria@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1493-3202
• Graziele Maria Silva - Silva, G.M. - <gra_sml@hotmail.com, gramsilva9@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0634-275X
• Ligiana Pires Corona - Corona, L.P. - <ligiana.corona@fca.unicamp.br, lillypires@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5298-7714

Abstract:

Adequate nutrition has a profound impact on older adults\' health. Therefore, special attention should be given to the dietetic intake of added sugars, which in excess is associated with poorer control of chronic diseases in this phase. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of consumption of added sugars in older adults in the Campinas-SP region, its associated factors and its main dietary sources. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Campinas-SP region, with a convenience sample of 586 older individuals. Intake was obtained using two 24-hour food recalls, and values >5% of total energy consumption were considered inadequate. The contribution of the groups and foods in relation to the total content of sugars was also calculated. A critical level of p

Keywords:

Older adults; Food consumption; Sugar; Recommended Dietary Allowances; Ultra-Processed Foods.

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