Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on premenstrual syndrome across different body mass index categories: a cross-sectional analysis

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dc.contributor.authorKokturk, Seda Nur
dc.contributor.authorTas Yildirim, Esra
dc.contributor.authorYardimci, Hulya
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-01T15:52:36Z
dc.date.available2026-09-01T15:52:36Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentBayburt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPurposeThis study aimed to examine the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) across different body mass index (BMI) categories in women.Design/methodology/approachA total of 480 women aged 20-49 years participated in the study between May 2024 and May 2025 in 3 cities in T & uuml;rkiye. PMS symptoms were assessed using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and UPF intake was evaluated according to the NOVA classification using a food frequency questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements, including height and body weight, were taken by researchers, and BMI was calculated for each participant.FindingsThe mean BMI of the participants was 24.2 +/- 4.9 kg/m2, with an average daily UPF intake of 858.0 +/- 133.3 g. Higher UPF intake was significantly associated with increased reporting of PMS, with 7.0% higher odds among normal-weight women, 19.0% higher odds among overweight women, and 41.0% higher odds among women with obesity. Moreover, as UPF consumption increased from the lowest (Q1) to the highest quartile (Q4), the odds of experiencing PMS symptoms were 2.65 times (OR: 2.65, %95 CI: 1.52-4.61), 2.85 times (OR: 2.85, %95 CI:1.60-4.95), and 3.07 times (OR: 3.07, %95 CI: 1.71-5.49) higher, respectively (p = 0.001).Research limitations/implicationsThese findings underscore a significant association between UPF consumption and PMS symptoms, particularly among women with obesity. Given the high prevalence of PMS and its substantial impact on women's well-being, dietary interventions aimed at reducing UPF intake may represent a promising approach for PMS management and prevention.Originality/valueTo the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to examine the relationship between UPF intake and self-reported PMS presence across different BMI categories.
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/BFJ-10-2025-1393
dc.identifier.issn0007-070X
dc.identifier.issn1758-4108
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105037471711
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-10-2025-1393
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12403/8497
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001731676000001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEmerald Group Publishing Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofBritish Food Journal
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260820
dc.subjectUltra-Processed Foods
dc.subjectBody Mass Index
dc.subjectObesity
dc.subjectPremenstrual Syndrome
dc.subjectNutrition
dc.titleEffect of ultra-processed food consumption on premenstrual syndrome across different body mass index categories: a cross-sectional analysis
dc.typeArticle

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