PhD Scientific Days 2026

Poster Session 1.I - Theoretical and Translational Medicine

Ultra-Processed Food Intake in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case-Control Study

Előadó neve

Dr. Kasznár, Emese

Neptune code

CJY05G

Előadó munkahelye

Heim Pál Országos Gyermekgyógyászati Intézet

Előadó telefonszáma

+36302375800

Előadó e-mail címe

mesi0301@gmail.com

Az előadás címe

Ultra-Processed Food Intake in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case-Control Study

Szerző(k) neve és munkahelye

Emese Kasznár¹, Bajzát Dorina¹, Karoliny Anna¹, Szentannay Judit¹, Szabó András¹, Gombos Eszter¹, Regián Vivien², Havasi Anikó³, Pálfi Erzsébet², Müller Katalin Eszter¹

1: Heim Pál Országos Gyermekgyógyászati Intézet
2: Semmelweis Egyetem
3: Magyar Dietetikusok Országos Szövetsége

Bemutatás módja

Poszter

Szekció

Poster Session 1.I - Theoretical and Translational Medicine

Language of the presentation

English

Preferred session

Theoretical and Translational Medicine

Összefoglaló szövege

Introduction
The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased globally, particularly in developed countries. UPFs are energy-dense and nutrient-poor, and they often contain additives that can disrupt gut flora and increase intestinal permeability. There is evidence to suggest that processed foods may contribute to the onset of IBD and also impact its progression and response to treatment.
Aims
This study investigated whether children with IBD consume more UPFs than healthy controls and examined the association between UPF intake, disease activity.
Methods
This cross-sectional case-control study recruited children with IBD from the Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic at the Heim Pál National Paediatric Institute in Budapest, Hungary, between December 2023 and February 2025. Age- and sex-matched healthy controls (HCs) were also enrolled. Dietary intake was assessed using two days 24-hour recalls. UPF intake was categorised using the NOVA system and expressed as a percentage of total daily energy intake.
Results
A total of 47 children with IBD were matched with HCs. There was no difference in total energy intake between the two groups. Children with UC had a significantly higher intake of UPFs than HCs (MD: 10.5%, p=0.02), whereas no difference was observed in children with CD after excluding oral nutritional support. No difference in UPF intake was observed between children with active or inactive disease. However, children receiving biological therapy consumed significantly fewer UPFs than those receiving other treatments (MD: 8%, p = 0.04).
Conclusions
Children with IBD consume more UPFs compared to HC. The UPF intake of children with CD was not lower than healthy children despite recommended CDED.
Funding
Semmelweis University Research and Innovation Fund, the János Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (BO/00693/25/5) and the 2024-2.1.2-EKÖP-KDP New National Excellence Program of the Ministry for Culture and Innovation financed by the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund.

University

Semmelweis University

Supervisor

Dr.Müller Katalin Eszter

Publication of my abstract

I do not give consent to the publication of my abstract on the website of the congress.

phd.section.field

in doctoral studies after complex exam (PhD)

Kind

Szabad

Status

elfogadva

Accepted presentation method

poszter

Előadás fájl jóváhagyás

nem rendelkezett róla

Előadó

9001

Start

17:00

End

17:03