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Processed and ultra-processed food consumption are related to metabolic markers in hemodialysis subjects

Consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados está relacionado a marcadores metabólicos em indivíduos em hemodiálise

ABSTRACT

Objective

To investigate the consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods and evaluate its relationship with the nutritional and metabolic status of hemodialysis patients in a single center in Brazil.

Methods

This cross-sectional study enrolled 73 individuals in hemodialysis (50 men and 23 women, 21-87 years-old). Clinical and lifestyle variables were assessed by a semi-structured questionnaire and dietary data by food frequency questionnaire. Anthropometric and metabolic data are collected from medical records.

Results

Processed and ultra-processed foods represented 11.0% of daily caloric intake, 53.0% of trans fatty acid, and 12.5% of salt consumed in the study sample. Individuals who had high intake of this food group (≥128.4g/day, median intake) had higher serum phosphorus and pre-dialysis urea values (p=0.038; p=0.013, respectively). Also, individual with higher consumption of processed meat, sausages and ready prepared food had higher pre-dialysis serum urea (p=0.021), while serum potassium was higher among the subjects who consumed more sauces and salt-based seasonings (p=0.002).

Conclusion

Higher consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods was associated with important biomarkers of metabolic control for hemodialysis subjects, probably due to non-health dietary composition. Nutritional guidelines and intervention strategies must be promoted to reduce consumption of these food-group in thisspecific population.

Keywords
Blood urea nitrogen; End stage kidney disease; Food intake; Food-processing industry; Renal dialysis; Trans fatty acids

RESUMO

Objetivo

Investigar o consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados e avaliar sua relação com o estado nutricional e metabólico de pacientes em hemodiálise em um único centro brasileiro.

Métodos

Este é um estudo transversal com 73 indivíduos em hemodiálise (50 homens e 23 mulheres, 21-87 anos de idade). As variáveis clínicas e de estilo de vida foram avaliados por um questionário semi-estruturado, bem como dados dietéticos por questionário de frequência alimentar. Dados antropométricos e metabólicos foram coletados de registros médicos.

Resultados

Os alimentos processados e ultraprocessados representaram 11,0% das calorias diárias, 53,0% dos ácidos graxos trans e 12,5% de sódio consumido na amostra estudada. Os indivíduos que tiveram alta ingestão deste grupo alimentar (≥128,4 g/dia, ingestão mediana) apresentaram maiores valores de fósforo sérico e uréia pré-diálise (p=0,038; p=0,013, respectivamente). Também, indivíduos com maior consumo de carne processada, embutidos e refeições prontas apresentaram maior ureia sérica pré-diálise (p=0,021), enquanto o potássio sérico foi maior entre os indivíduos que consumiram mais molhos e temperos á base de sal (p=0,002).

Conclusão

O maior consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados foi associado a importantes biomarcadores de controle metabólico para indivíduos em hemodiálise, provavelmente devido à composição dietética não saudável. Orientações nutricionais e estratégias de intervenção devem ser promovidas para reduzir o consumo desses alimentos nessa população específica.

Palavras-chave
Nitrogênio ureico sérico; Falência renal crônica; Consumo alimentar; Indústria de processamento de alimentos; Diálise renal; Ácidos graxos trans

INTRODUCTION

The number of individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has gradually increased, and Hemodialysis (HD) is the most widely used kidney replacement therapy for those individuals requiring continuing care [11 Hanafusa N, Lodebo BT, Kopple JD. Current uses of dietary therapy for patients with far-advanced CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2017;12(7):1190-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.2215/CJN.09340916
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]. The main complications affecting individuals with CKD Stage-5 is the protein-energy malnutrition and mineral disorders, such as hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia, leading to complications as secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone metabolism disorders [22 Rysz J, Franczyk B, Ciałkowska-Rysz A, Gluba-Brzózka A. The effect of diet on the survival of patients with chronic kidney disease. Nutrients. 2017;9(5):495.].

Nutritional monitoring is important for the prevention, control or treatment of malnutrition, changes in mineral metabolism, uremic toxicity and other complications that can affect these individuals [11 Hanafusa N, Lodebo BT, Kopple JD. Current uses of dietary therapy for patients with far-advanced CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2017;12(7):1190-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.2215/CJN.09340916
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]. However, the nutritional transition has led to a reduction of the regular consumption of food rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals in contrast to the increased consumption of processed and ultra-processed food with high levels of saturated and trans fat, sugar and sodium [33 Hruby A, Hu FB. The epidemiology of obesity: a big picture. Pharmacoeconomics. 2015;33(7):673-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40273-014-0243-x
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]. These foods are also added to this inorganic phosphorus, which is more easily absorbed, increasing serum concentrations of this mineral in the bloodstream [44 Watanabe MT, Araujo RM, Vogt BP, Barretti P, Caramori JCT. Most consumed processed foods by patients on hemodialysis: alert for phosphate-containing additives and the phosphate-to-protein ratio. Clin Nutr Espen. 2016;14:37-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2016.05.001
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]. In addition, the nutritional composition of these could negatively modulate the lipid metabolism and other complications already prevalent in individuals with CKD Stage-5 [55 Moradi H, Vaziri ND. Molecular mechanisms of disorders of lipid metabolism in chronic kidney disease. Front Biosci. 2017;23(1):146-61. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.2741/4585
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].

Although processed and ultra-processed foods have been associated with chronic diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular disease [33 Hruby A, Hu FB. The epidemiology of obesity: a big picture. Pharmacoeconomics. 2015;33(7):673-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40273-014-0243-x
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]; their relationships with metabolic markers in individuals with CKD Stage-5 have not been apparently reported. The aim of this study was to investigate the food consumption according to the type of processing (processed and ultra-processed) and its relation to metabolic markers in hemodialysis subjects.

METHODS

This cross-sectional study enrolled 73 patients with CKD in HD older than 18 years (21 until 87 years-old) and regularly assisted in the HD unit between October and November 2015. Individuals who did not express interest in participating of the study, with treatment time in HD shorter than a month, with hearing impairment, newly implanted catheters, hemodynamic instability, assessed by the medical sector, were not included. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee in Human Research, according to the Resolution 466/2012 of the National Health Council of the Ministry of Health, Brazil (Protocol number: 701.796/2014, CAAE: 27364314.8.00005153). All participants read and signed a written informed consent, in accordance to principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.

Subjects were characterized according to age, sex, weight-status, HD time, clinical data and life habits. This information was collected from records and interviews during the HD session.

Anthropometric data, clinical and metabolic markers were collected from medical records. In this sense, the dry weight (kg), measured immediately after the HD section, and height (cm) were collected and the Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated, followed by classification according to the World Health Organization for adults [66 World Health Organization. Physical status: the use of and interpretation of anthropometry. Report of a WHO Expert Committee. Geneva: The Organization; 1995.] and Lipschitz [77 Lipschitz DA. Screening for nutritional status in the elderly. Prim Care. 1994;21(1):55-67.] for elderly.

Serum values of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, pre-dialysis urea, post-dialysis urea, Kt/V, calcium-phosphorus product, creatinine, hemoglobin, postprandial blood glucose, total cholesterol and triglycerides were also collected. The reference values were those adopted by dialysis unit, considering optimal postprandial glucose <7.77mmol/L [88 World Health Organization. Definition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and intermediate hyperglycemia. Report of a WHO/IDF Consultation. Geneva: The Organization; 2006.]; serum phosphorus 1.13 to 1.77mmol/L [99 Ministério da Saúde. Diretrizes clínicas para o cuidado ao paciente com doença renal crônica: DRC no Sistema Único de Saúde. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2014.]; serum potassium 3.5 to 5.5mmol/L [1010 Biruete A, Jeong JH, Barnes JL, Wilund KR. Modified nutritional recommendations to improve dietary patterns and outcomes in hemodialysis patients. J Ren Nutr. 2017;27(1):62-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2016.06.001
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]; triglycerides <2.26mmol/L [1111 Faludi AA, Izar MCO, Saraiva JFK, Chacra APM, Bianco HT, Afiune Neto A, et al. Atualização da Diretriz Brasileira de Dislipidemias e Prevenção da Aterosclerose. Arq Bras Cardiol. 2017;109(1).]; total cholesterol <5.18mmol/L [1111 Faludi AA, Izar MCO, Saraiva JFK, Chacra APM, Bianco HT, Afiune Neto A, et al. Atualização da Diretriz Brasileira de Dislipidemias e Prevenção da Aterosclerose. Arq Bras Cardiol. 2017;109(1).]; calcium 2.1 to 2.37mmol/L [99 Ministério da Saúde. Diretrizes clínicas para o cuidado ao paciente com doença renal crônica: DRC no Sistema Único de Saúde. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2014.]; pre-dialysis urea 53.5 to 71.4mmol/L [1212 Riella MC. Nutrição e o rim. 2 ed. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan; 2013.]; post-dialysis urea <21.42mmol/L [1313 Fermi MRV. Diálise para enfermagem: guia prático. 2 ed. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan; 2010.]; Kt/V≥1.2 [1313 Fermi MRV. Diálise para enfermagem: guia prático. 2 ed. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan; 2010.]; calcium-phosphorus product <55mg2/dL2 [99 Ministério da Saúde. Diretrizes clínicas para o cuidado ao paciente com doença renal crônica: DRC no Sistema Único de Saúde. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2014.]; creatinine 884-1.060.8µmol/L [1212 Riella MC. Nutrição e o rim. 2 ed. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan; 2013.]; hemoglobin 120g/L for women and 130g/L for men [99 Ministério da Saúde. Diretrizes clínicas para o cuidado ao paciente com doença renal crônica: DRC no Sistema Único de Saúde. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2014.].

A food-frequency questionnaire was elaborated with 200 food items, based on a previous validated food-frequency questionnaire for individuals with CKD [1414 Mason B, Ross L, Gill E, Healy H, Juffs P, Kark A. Development and validation of a dietary screening tool for high sodium consumption in Australian renal patients. J Ren Nutr. 2014;24(2):123-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2013.10.004
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], in which the foods are divided into: fresh food or minimally processed (vegetables, tubers, fruits, fresh meats, eggs and pasteurized milk), processed (canned vegetables in water or brine, fruit in syrup or dehydrated, dried meat and bacon, sauces and tomato extracts) and ultra-processed food (ice creams, cookies, pasta, refreshment and soft drinks, breakfast cereals, pizzas, hamburgers, sausages and other meats), according the classification of the second edition of the Food Guide for Brazilian Population [1515 Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Atenção à Saúde. Guia alimentar para a população brasileira. 2 ed. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2014.]. In addition, food items were categorized according to nutritional composition and classification of the Food Guide for Brazilian Population [1515 Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Atenção à Saúde. Guia alimentar para a população brasileira. 2 ed. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2014.], as follows: preserved and canned (palm, olives, pickles, tuna, sardine, fruits in syrup, green corn and peas); refined flours (crackers; sweet and stuffed cookie; cake and pie; general breads; foods rich in simple carbohydrates and that present less amount of fiber and micronutrient compared to the unrefined ones); dairy products and derivatives (cheese, dairy drinks, yogurts, butter, cream cheese and grated parmesan cheese); sausages and processed meats (jerked beef, bacon, hamburger steak, nuggets, steaks, sausages, ham, mortadella and turkey breast); candies (ice cream, popsicle, chocolate, cereal bar, snack type Cheetos and dehydrated sweet); sauces and seasoning salt-based (extracts or concentrates of tomato, mustard sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, Knorr broth, English and garlic sauce); soft drinks and artificial juices; preparations ready or semi-ready (instant noodles, pizza, dehydrated powdered soups and sticks potato); and other ultra-processed food (vegetable cream and breakfast cereals) [1616 Louzada MLC, Martins APB, Canella DS, Baraldi LG, Levy RB, Claro RM, et al. Ultra-processed foods and the nutritional dietary profile in Brazil. Rev Saúde Pública. 2015;49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-8910.2015049006132
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].

The food-frequency questionnaire was applied in the dialysis unit, by trained researchers, in the days of routine HD sessions. For patients unable to respond, or who resided in special nursing homes, the questions were addressed to those in charge of them. During the application of the food-frequency questionnaire a photographic album with similar portions was used during the interview so that the interviewee chose the categories of portions of the food groups that corresponded to their usual intake.

Nutrient intake was estimated using an ad hoc Microsoft Excel Sheet (Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, version 2010) specifically developed for this aim. A dietitian updated the nutrient data bank using the latest available information included in the food composition tables for Brazil (Family Budget Survey/Pesquisa de Orçamento Familiares 2008-2009) [1717 Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. Pesquisa de orçamentos familiares 2008-2009: análise do consumo alimentar pessoal no Brasil. Rio de Janeiro: IBGE; 2011.]. Nutrient intake was calculated as frequency × nutrient composition of each portion size for each consumed food item. Frequencies were measured in four frequency categories (daily, weekly, monthly and yearly), while portion sizes were based on first edition of the Food Guide for Brazilian population [1818 Ministério da Saúde. Secretária de Atenção à Saúde. Guia alimentar para a população brasileira: promovendo a alimentação saudável. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2008.] for each food item. The nutritional information of foods not found in the nutritional composition table was recorded from their labels.

The results are presented as means (standard deviation) or median (interquartile range), according to distribution of the variables, determined by the Shapiro-wilk test. The qualitative variables were described by relative frequency (%). The Student t test was applied for parametric variables, while Mann Whitney U-test was used for the non-parametric variables. To evaluate the distribution among the groups the Chi-square test (χ2) was applied. All nutrients evaluated in this study were adjusted by the daily caloric intake by residual method before performing the analyses [1919 Willett W, Stampfer MJ. Total energy intake: implications for epidemiologic analyses. Am J Epidemiol. 1986;124(1):17-27.]. To assess the associations of processed and ultra-processed food consumption with studied variables, we categorized the participants by median of food-group consumption, being the sample divided into low (<128.4g/day) and high consumption (≥128.4g/day). The median cutoff criteria have been previously applied [2020 Epifânio APS, Balbino PK, Jorge MP, Ribeiro SMR, Moreira AVBM, Oliveira JM, et al. Metabolic, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in the nitric oxide variation of hemodialysis subjects. Nutr Hosp. 2018;35(1):176-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.20960/nh.1319
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] and are based on a valid and reliable method to assign two or more groups of risk in nutritional epidemiology studies [2121 Martínez González MA, Sánchez Villegas A, Toledo Atucha E, Faulín Fajardo FJ. Bioestadística amigable. 3 ed. Barcelona: Elsevier; 2013.]. Statistical analyses were processed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences® (IBM®, New York, version 20.0). The p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS

Most participants were men (68.5%) and the mean age was 62.4±13.5 years. Regarding the anthropometric evaluation 49.3% of the subjects were normal-weight, 23.3% overweight and 27.4% underweight. When compared by sex, women had longer dialysis time and higher BMI, while high serum phosphorus concentration occurred only among men. Furthermore, there was a difference in post-dialysis urea (p=0.013) and Kt/V (p=0.001) compared between sex (Table 1).

Table 1
Demographic, clinical, metabolic and nutritional characteristics of hemodialysis individuals, according to sex (n=73). Viçosa, (MG), Brazil, 2015.

With respect to dietary consumption, the median caloric intake of individuals in HD was 2,526kcal per day (937-6,385kcal/d), being 11.0% of daily caloric intake from processed and ultra-processed foods. The most consumed foods were the type “refined flours”.

Figure 1 shows the contributions of processed and ultra-processed food nutrients relative to the total intake of some nutrients. Trans fatty acids from processed and ultra-processed food were the main contributors in the total daily intake, representing 53.0% of total consumption. Moreover, individuals with higher consumption of processed and ultraprocessed showed higher energy intake of macro and micronutrients daily, except for carbohydrates and polyunsaturated fat, as shown in Table 2.

Figure 1
Contribution (% daily intake) of specific nutrients from processed and ultra-processed foods among hemodialysis individuals (n=73).
Table 2
Daily consumption of calories, macro and micronutrients of individuals according to the consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods. Viçosa, (MG), Brazil, 2015.

Moreover individuals who had higher food consumption of processed and ultra-processed (≥128.4g/day; 3.3-837), had higher pre-dialysis urea and serum phosphorus values, when compared to those of lower consumption (Table 3). Interestingly, pre-dialysis serum urea was also higher (p=0.021) among individuals with higher consumption of processed meats, sausages and ready preparations (Figure 2 a). The same was observed in consumption of sauces and seasoning salt-based in relation to serum potassium (p=0.002), as shown in Figure 2 b.

Table 3
Demographic, clinical, nutritional and metabolic characteristics of Hemodialysis individuals, according to the consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods. Viçosa, (MG), Brazil, 2015.
Figure 2
Metabolic markers according to the consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods

DISCUSSION

In this cross-sectional study, HD subjects who consumed more processed and ultra-processed foods had higher serum concentrations of pre-dialysis urea and phosphorus, important metabolic biomarkers in the CKD Stage-5. According to our literature search, apparently, this is the first study to evaluate the consumption of processed and ultra-processed food in HD individuals and its relation with metabolic markers. Processed and ultra-processed food, defined as industrialized products added sodium, sugar, fats and artificial substances, has been linked with poor diet quality due to increased consumption of these food additives [1515 Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Atenção à Saúde. Guia alimentar para a população brasileira. 2 ed. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2014.]. Ultra-processed foods are attractive to the population because of their convenience (ready for consumption); pleasant taste; low cost, which makes them profitable and easy to find and transport. In addition, these products are advertised by the media with advertisements that influence the choices of the population [33 Hruby A, Hu FB. The epidemiology of obesity: a big picture. Pharmacoeconomics. 2015;33(7):673-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40273-014-0243-x
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40273-014-0243-...
].

In this study, the average consumption of these foods was 128.4g/day. The consumption of calories, sodium and phosphorus was higher among individuals with high consumption of processed and ultra-processed. Thus, the phosphorus intake of these subjects was above the recommendation [2222 Bogacka A, Sobczak-Czynsz A, Kucharska E, Madaj M, Stucka K. Analysis of nutrition and nutritional status of haemodialysis patients. Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2018;69(2):165-74.], as the processed foods are added this mineral with high bioavailability [2222 Bogacka A, Sobczak-Czynsz A, Kucharska E, Madaj M, Stucka K. Analysis of nutrition and nutritional status of haemodialysis patients. Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2018;69(2):165-74.,2323 Ketteler M, Block GA, Evenepoel P, Fukagawa M, Herzog CA, McCann L, et al. Diagnosis, evaluation, prevention, and treatment of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder: synopsis of the kidney disease: improving global outcomes 2017 clinical practice guideline update. Ann Intern Med. 2018;168(6):422.]. Since phosphorus retention is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular events and secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD [2323 Ketteler M, Block GA, Evenepoel P, Fukagawa M, Herzog CA, McCann L, et al. Diagnosis, evaluation, prevention, and treatment of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder: synopsis of the kidney disease: improving global outcomes 2017 clinical practice guideline update. Ann Intern Med. 2018;168(6):422.], this group of foods should be avoided, besides avoiding other food sources, using correctly phosphate binders and having a proper HD time.

Regarding lipid intake, the results were similar to those of Vaz et al. [2424 Vaz IMF, Freitas ATVS, Peixoto MRG, Ferraz SF, Campos MIVAM. Food intake in patients on hemodialysis. Rev Nutr. 2014;27(6):665-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1415-52732014000600002
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], Who assessed the fat intake of HD individuals. The consumption of total lipids was adequate [1717 Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. Pesquisa de orçamentos familiares 2008-2009: análise do consumo alimentar pessoal no Brasil. Rio de Janeiro: IBGE; 2011.] but cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fatty acids intake was above recommended [2222 Bogacka A, Sobczak-Czynsz A, Kucharska E, Madaj M, Stucka K. Analysis of nutrition and nutritional status of haemodialysis patients. Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2018;69(2):165-74.], reflecting the low quality of dietary fat profile.

Another interesting result of this study was the contribution of processed and ultra-processed food in relation to total calories. In fact, individuals with higher consumption of processed and ultra-processed food presented higher caloric intake, since these foods had high energy density [1515 Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Atenção à Saúde. Guia alimentar para a população brasileira. 2 ed. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde; 2014.]. Another Brazilian research [2525 Louzada MLC, Martins APB, Canella DS, Baraldi LG, Levy RB, Claro RM, et al. Impact of ultra-processed foods on micronutrient content in the Brazilian diet. Rev Saúde Pública. 2015;49:1-8.] had a lower mean intake of this food-group, compared to our study, but this survey had been not conducted with HD patients. In turn, the sodium intake in our population was higher than recommendation established for HD individuals [1010 Biruete A, Jeong JH, Barnes JL, Wilund KR. Modified nutritional recommendations to improve dietary patterns and outcomes in hemodialysis patients. J Ren Nutr. 2017;27(1):62-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2016.06.001
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]. Sodium intake from processed and ultra-processed food represented 12.5% of the total sodium consumed. As found in other studies the main source of this mineral is the addition salt [2626 Wu P-Y, Yang S-H, Wong T-C, Chen T-W, Chen H-H, Chen T-H, et al. Association of processed meat intake with hypertension risk in hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study. Plos One. 2015;10(10):e0141917. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0141917
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].

However, individuals with higher consumption of processed and ultra-processed had higher intake of this mineral, showing the importance of the reduction sodium intake by controlling the consumption of these foods [2626 Wu P-Y, Yang S-H, Wong T-C, Chen T-W, Chen H-H, Chen T-H, et al. Association of processed meat intake with hypertension risk in hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study. Plos One. 2015;10(10):e0141917. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0141917
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]. The current work also found a significant relationship between the consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods and metabolic markers. Individuals with higher consumption of these foods and the group of processed meats, sausages and ready preparations showed higher values of pre-dialysis serum urea. These foods are recognized as protein sources [2525 Louzada MLC, Martins APB, Canella DS, Baraldi LG, Levy RB, Claro RM, et al. Impact of ultra-processed foods on micronutrient content in the Brazilian diet. Rev Saúde Pública. 2015;49:1-8.] and urea is directly related to the protein intake and endogenous degradation of proteins [1212 Riella MC. Nutrição e o rim. 2 ed. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan; 2013.].

Thus, the higher the consumption of foods rich in protein, the higher the serum urea. Another study that examined the phosphorus and protein content of the processed foods most consumed by HD individuals noted that the amount of protein consumed in these foods was greater than in the fresh food, due to the presence of food additives rich in nitrogen, such as nitrites and nitrates [44 Watanabe MT, Araujo RM, Vogt BP, Barretti P, Caramori JCT. Most consumed processed foods by patients on hemodialysis: alert for phosphate-containing additives and the phosphate-to-protein ratio. Clin Nutr Espen. 2016;14:37-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2016.05.001
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2016.05...
]. Our results suggest that the consumption of these foods can interfere with uremic control of HD individuals, which is crucial for life quality and retarding morbidity and mortality in these patients. In turn, the serum potassium values were higher in individuals with a higher intake of ready sauces and seasoning salt-based. The sauces and tomato extracts should be avoided for containing large amounts of this nutrient [2727 Copetti C, Oliveira VR, Kirinus P. Avaliação da redução de potássio em hortaliças submetidas a diferentes métodos de cocção para possível utilização na dietoterapia renal. Rev Nutr. 2010;23(5):831-8.], explaining the cause of elevated serum potassium.

Although there has been no difference among individuals with hyperkalemia and the consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods, hyperkalemia is a major cause of cardiac complications, because it increases the excitability of the nervous and cardiac systems [2828 Hannedouche T, Fouque D, Joly D. Complications métaboliques en insuffisance rénale chronique: hyperphosphatémie, hyperkaliémie et anémie. Néphrol Thér. 2018;14(6):6S17-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1769-7255(18)30647-3
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,2929 Palmer BF, Clegg DJ. Treatment of abnormalities of potassium homeostasis in CKD. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2017;24(5):319-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.ackd.2017.06.001
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]. However, our study is the first to report that these associations need more studies to establish factors and mechanisms involved.

Our study had certain limitations. First, since the nature of this study is cross-sectional, we cannot prove that the reported associations are causal because residual confounding may have affected the observed associations. Second, dietary exposures can be misclassified despite the good correlation between food frequency questionnaires and usual diet, but the dietary questionnaire has been successfully applied to investigate the relationship between food-groups consumption and metabolic markers [2020 Epifânio APS, Balbino PK, Jorge MP, Ribeiro SMR, Moreira AVBM, Oliveira JM, et al. Metabolic, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in the nitric oxide variation of hemodialysis subjects. Nutr Hosp. 2018;35(1):176-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.20960/nh.1319
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,3030 Cocate PG, Natali AJ, Oliveira A, Alfenas RCG, Peluzio MCG, Longo GZ, et al. Red but not white meat consumption is associated with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and lipid peroxidation in Brazilian middle-aged men. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2015;22(2):223-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2047487313507684
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]. Third, although the sample size is adequate from the standpoint of initial association discovery, further replication in independent and larger samples will be convenient for a future translational application at population level.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, this cross-sectional study found an important consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods among HD individuals, being related to phosphorus and serum urea, which are important metabolic markers in this population. In addition, the content of trans fatty acids and salt of these foods may also be involved in this relationship, so the consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods should be discouraged.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We wish to thank all participants in this study, and São João Batista Hospital’s staff for excellent technical assistance. We also thank to the Coordination for Higher Education Staff Development (Capes), Foundation (Ministry of Education, Brazil), National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and Research Support Foundation of the States of Minas Gerais (Fapemig).

How to cite this article

  • Wendling AL, Balbino KB, Ribeiro PVM, Epifânio APS, Marota LD, Hermsdorff HHM. Processed and ultra-processed food consumption are related to metabolic markers in hemodialysis subjects. Rev Nutr. 2020;33e190138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1678-9865202033e190138

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Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    10 Feb 2020
  • Date of issue
    2020

History

  • Received
    05 July 2019
  • Reviewed
    28 Nov 2019
  • Accepted
    11 Dec 2019
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