Highlights ■ Sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to a poorer inflammatory profile in adolescents. ■ Ultra-processed food intake is associated with a higher leptin/adiponectin ratio. ■ The leptin/adiponectin ratio reflects metabolic risk in adolescent obesity. ■ Dietary quality influences inflammatory hormonal markers. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the relationship between dietary patterns and inflammatory markers in Brazilian adolescents with obesity. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among 70 post-pubertal adolescents aged 15–19 years of both sexes who were classified as obese according […]
