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

Subsample of US population aged 6 + years (NHANES 2009–2016). Legend: aFor all phthalates: Mean (range) dietary contribution of processed foods per quintile [n]: 1st = 0 (0 to 0)% [n = 2280]; 2nd = 1.5 (0.003 to 3.6)% [n = 2038]; 3rd = 5.9 (3.6 to 8.6)% [n = 1915]; 4th = 12.2 (8.6 to 16.7)% [n = 1713]; 5th = 28.2 (16.7 to 88.3)% [n = 1470]. 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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