Phthalate/Bisphenol levels according to the quintiles of dietary contribution of ultra-processed foods (% of total gram intake).

Subsample of US population aged 6 + years (NHANES 2009–2016). Legend. aFor all phthalates: Mean (range) dietary contribution of processed foods (% of total gram intake) per quintile [n]: 1st = 7.2 (0 to 12.4)%; 2nd = 17.2 (12.4 to 22.1)%; 3rd = 27.8 (22.1 to 34.2)%; 4th = 42.0 (34.2 to 51.3)%; 5th = 68.2 (51.3 to 100)%. All analysis adjusted for cycle, sex, age group (6 to 11, 12 to 19, +20), race/ethnicity (Mexican American, Other Hispanic, Non-Hispanic White, Non-Hispanic Black, Other Race), ratio of family income to poverty (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 0.00–1.30, >1.30–3.50 and >3.50 and over) + energy intake above recommended levels (y/n), BMI (underweight, normoweight, overweight, obesity), physical activity (low, medium, high) and current smoking (y/n). Geometric mean (GM) presented in all cases.
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