Associations of specific types of fruit and vegetables with perceived stress in adults: the AusDiab study

Radavelli-Bagatini, Simone; Sim, Marc; Blekkenhorst, Lauren C.; Bondonno, Nicola P.; Bondonno, Catherine P.; Woodman, Richard; Dickson, Joanne M.; Magliano, Dianna J.; Shaw, Jonathan E.; Daly, Robin M.; Hodgson, Jonathan M.; Lewis, Joshua R.

doi:10.1007/s00394-022-02848-5

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“…On the other side, some studies have reported that mental health disorders including depression and psychological stress may reduce an individual’s motivation to eat healthy foods and sometime lead to overeating [ 17 ], skipping main meals and replacing them with high calories foods [ 30 ]. Some individuals consume high energy and fatty foods during stressful situations, choosing these more palatable foods as an unconscious or deliberate strategy to change their energy levels and mood [ 52 , 53 ]. Stress affects neuroendocrine function by activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, increasing the secretion of glucocorticoids.…”

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Association between junk food consumption and mental health problems in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ejtahed,

Mardi,

Hejrani

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Background Anxiety and depression can seriously undermine mental health and quality of life globally. The consumption of junk foods, including ultra-processed foods, fast foods, unhealthy snacks, and sugar-sweetened beverages, has been linked to mental health. The aim of this study is to use the published literature to evaluate how junk food consumption may be associated with mental health disorders in adults. Methods A systematic search was conducted up to July 2023 across international databases including PubMed/Medline, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and EMBASE. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewers. Heterogeneity across studies was assessed using the I2 statistic and chi-square-based Q-test. A random/fixed effect meta-analysis was conducted to pool odds ratios (ORs) and hazard ratios (HRs). Results Of the 1745 retrieved articles, 17 studies with 159,885 participants were suitable for inclusion in the systematic review and meta-analysis (seven longitudinal, nine cross-sectional and one case-control studies). Quantitative synthesis based on cross-sectional studies showed that junk food consumption increases the odds of having stress and depression (OR = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.06 to 1.23). Moreover, pooling results of cohort studies showed that junk food consumption is associated with a 16% increment in the odds of developing mental health problems (OR = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.07 to 1.24). Conclusion Meta-analysis revealed that consumption of junk foods was associated with an increased hazard of developing depression. Increased consumption of junk food has heightened the odds of depression and psychological stress being experienced in adult populations.

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Association between junk food consumption and mental health problems in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ejtahed,

Mardi,

Hejrani

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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“…For nutrients, 1 point was assigned when the following criteria were met: (a) free sugar intake at breakfast < 10% total daily energy divided by the number of participants’ daily eating occasions (EO); (b) calcium intake ≥ 20% of the recommended dietary allowance according to participants’ life stage group as indicated by Italian Dietary Reference Intakes [ 28 ]; (c) saturated fat content < 10% total daily energy divided by the number of daily EO; (d) fibre intake > 25 g divided by the number of participants’ EO; and (e) sodium intake < 2000 mg divided by the number of daily EO. For analysis purposes, the BQI was further categorized as low (BQI between 0 and 3), medium (4-6), and high (7-10), as done in prior studies [ 16 , 19 ].…”

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“…Observational studies of breakfast consumption in association with mental health are also emerging [ 10 – 12 ]. In addition to the regularity of breakfast intake, specific foods and the quality of breakfast could be crucial for achieving beneficial effects on mental health [ 10 , 19 , 20 ].…”

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Breakfast quality and its sociodemographic and psychosocial correlates among Italian children, adolescents, and adults from the Italian Nutrition & HEalth Survey (INHES) study

Martinez,

Ruggiero,

Di Castelnuovo

et al. 2024

Nutr J

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Background Breakfast quality, together with regularity of breakfast, has been suggested to be associated with cardiometabolic health advantages. We aimed to evaluate the quality of breakfast and its socioeconomic and psychosocial correlates in a large sample of the Italian population. Methods Cross-sectional analyses on 7,673 adult and 505 children/adolescent regular breakfast eaters from the Italian Nutrition & Health Survey (INHES; 2010-2013). Dietary data were collected through a single 24-h dietary recall. Breakfast quality was assessed through the Breakfast Quality Index (BQI) combining intake of ten food groups, energy, and nutrients of public health concern, and potentially ranging from 0 to 10. The association of sociodemographic and psychosocial factors with BQI were analyzed by multivariable-adjusted linear regression models. Results The average BQI was 4.65 (SD ± 1.13) and 4.97 (SD ± 1.00) in adults and children/adolescents, respectively. Amongst adults, older age (β = 0.19; 95%CI 0.06 to 0.31 for > 65 vs. 20–40 years) and having a high educational level (β = 0.13; 0.03 to 0.23; for postsecondary vs. up to elementary) were independent predictors of better breakfast quality, while men reported lower BQI (β = -0.08; -0.14 to -0.02 vs. women). Perceived stress levels at home and work and financial stress were inversely associated with BQI. Children/adolescents living in Central and Southern Italian regions had lower BQI compared to residents in Northern Italy (β = -0.55; -0.91 to -0.19 and β = -0.24; -0.47 to -0.01, respectively). Conclusions In adults, breakfast quality was associated with age, sex, and educational level. Perceived stress levels were inversely associated with the quality of breakfast. In children/adolescents, a north-south gradient in breakfast quality was observed.

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“…Negative thoughts and feelings can generate when an individual experiences great stress in response to stressful life events. Negative thoughts and feelings are known as perceived stress ( 19 ). The cognitive theory of stress states that cognitive evaluation is an important factor in individual responses to stress ( 20 ), and the results of perceived stress are different due to their cognitive evaluation of stress; when an individual is faced with stress, the effectiveness of stress factors depends on the individual’s perceived stress ( 21 ).…”

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Family function and anxiety among junior school students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a moderated mediation model

2023

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BackgroundThe prevalence of anxiety among adolescents is relatively high during an epidemic. Studies have reported that family function and perceived stress are important factors affecting adolescents’ anxiety. However, only few studies have explored the factors influencing the relationship between family function and anxiety. Therefore, this study explored the mediating and moderating mechanisms underlying this relationship among junior school student during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods745 junior school students completed family function, perceived stress, and anxiety questionnaires.Results(1) The junior school students that were left-behind tended to show lower family function (t = −4.21, p < 0.001), greater perceived stress (t = 2.72, p < 0.01), and higher anxiety (t = 4.24, p < 0.001), (2) Family function in junior school students was negatively associated with anxiety (r = −0.35, p < 0.001); perceived stress mediated the relationship between family function and anxiety (p < 0.001), and (3) Whether the student was left-behind (LB) moderated the link between family function and anxiety (β = −0.16, t = −3.33, p < 0.001) and between family function and perceived stress (β = −0.22, t = −2.61, p < 0.001).ConclusionThese findings suggest a negative association between family function and anxiety. Knowledge of the mediating role of perceived stress and moderating role of being left-behind may help prevent and improve anxiety among junior school students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Associations of specific types of fruit and vegetables with perceived stress in adults: the AusDiab study

Cited by 4 publications

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Association between junk food consumption and mental health problems in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Association between junk food consumption and mental health problems in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Breakfast quality and its sociodemographic and psychosocial correlates among Italian children, adolescents, and adults from the Italian Nutrition & HEalth Survey (INHES) study

Family function and anxiety among junior school students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a moderated mediation model

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