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Their consumption is socially patterned, with higher intakes frequently observed among children from socioeconomically disadvantage families, highlighting a critical dimension of dietary inequality. International migration is another major social determinant of familial diet; however, few studies have examined how migration-related characteristics is associated with children\u2019s UPF consumption in Portugal. This study assessed the association between migration-related characteristics, namely parental nationality and whether the child had always lived in Portugal, and UPF consumption among young children. Cross-sectional analysis of data from the prospective ScreenHealth cohort (5.6 \u00b1 1.0-year-old children; n = 682; 52.1% male) included information on migration status, dietary intake, and covariates (age, parental education). Children with two foreign parents or who had not always lived in Portugal showed higher odds of consuming several UPF items. 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