Individuals >=10y.o: Caloric contribution from ultraprocessed food intake (%)

Level State10 years

Definition

Percentage of total caloric intake attributed to ultraprocessed foods.

Interpretation

This indicator is a proxy for the weakening of local food cultures by a globalized dietary habit and dietary risk associated with obesity and its comorbidities as has been shown by many previous studies.

Data source

Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - Household Budget Survey (POF) microdata: https://www.ibge.gov.br/estatisticas/sociais/saude/24786-pesquisa-de-orcamentos-familiares-2.html

Level	Periodicity
State	10 years