The Association between Dietary Quality and Dietary Guideline Adherence with Mental Health Outcomes in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Meegan, A.P.; Perry, Ivan J.; Phillips, Catherine M.

doi:10.3390/nu9030238

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“…A meta-analysis study revealed that consumption of FV is inversely related to the risk of depression [ 10 ]. Contrary to these results, some cross-sectional studies did not find any relationship between FV consumption and depression [ 11 – 13 ]. Further, in a prospective cohort study, it was found that only vegetables proved to be protective against symptoms of depression, while this effect was not found for fruits [ 14 ].…”

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Fruits and vegetables intake and its subgroups are related to depression: a cross-sectional study from a developing country

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BackgroundThe association of fruits and vegetables (FV) specific subgroups consumption and depression has not been investigated in healthy adult populations. Therefore, the aim of our study was to determine the relationship between intake of FV as well as their subgroups and depression.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 women attending healthcare centers. The scores of depression, anxiety, and stress were measured using the 21-item depression, anxiety and stress scales questionnaire. The participants’ anthropometric and physical activity data were collected and the 147-item semi-quantitative FFQ was used for estimating the FV intake.ResultsAfter adjustment for confounding variables, the participants in the lower quartiles of total FV, total vegetables, total fruits, citrus, other fruits and green leafy vegetables intake were more likely to experience depression compared to those in the higher quartiles (p trend < 0.03).ConclusionOur findings suggest that higher intake of total FV and some of its specific subgroups might be associated with depression.

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Fruits and vegetables intake and its subgroups are related to depression: a cross-sectional study from a developing country

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“…Recent studies [ 51 , 52 ] have reported a positive association between dietary quality and mental health problems. However, two previous systematic reviews [ 53 , 54 ] found limited and contradictory evidence to support the association between dietary patterns and mental health problems in adults.…”

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The Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress and Their Associated Factors in College Students

Ramón-Arbués

Gea-Caballero

Granada-López

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Aim: To estimate the prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and associated factors in a population of college students. Method: Cross-sectional study of psychological distress measured through the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) in a sample of 1074 college students. Results: We found a moderate prevalence of depression (18.4%), anxiety (23.6%) and stress (34.5%) symptoms in our study population. Being <21, having problematic Internet use behavior, smoking, presenting insomnia and having a low self-esteem were independently associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Being a woman, living with their family, having a stable partner, consuming alcohol frequently and having poor nutritional habits were significantly associated with symptoms of stress; lacking a stable partner was significantly associated with depressive symptoms; and frequent consumption of alcohol was significantly associated with symptoms of anxiety. Conclusion: We found a moderate prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms in our population. Interventions aimed at promoting mental health among college students should be implemented.

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“…There is a strong relationship between nutrition and mental health in adults [ 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ] and has been found to differ between depressed and anxious individuals [ 26 , 27 , 28 ]. Further, diet intake has been found to differ between males and females with mental health disorders.…”

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Relationship between Diet and Mental Health in a Young Adult Appalachian College Population

2018

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Young adults in Appalachia may face poor nutritional status due to low access to healthy food and high mental health symptoms attributed to high stress and the college environment. A cross-sectional design was used to investigate the relationship between diet intake and mental health status of this population via surveys. Participant responses (n = 1956) showed students’ mean number of depressed days over the past 30 days was 9.67 ± 8.80, and of anxious days, 14.1 ± 10.03. The mean fruit and vegetable intake was 1.80 ± 1.27 times per day and the mean added sugars intake was 1.79 ± 1.26 times per day. 36.7% of students were found to be food insecure. One-way ANOVA and Chi-Squared analyses were used to determine relationship between variables. Significant variables were placed into a full logistic regression model. Food insecurity and fruit and vegetable intake remained significant predictors of depression in males (odds ratio (OR) = 2.33 95% CI 1.47–3.71 and OR = 68 95% CI 50–89, respectively) and in females food insecurity remained a significant predictor of depression (OR = 2.26 95% CI 1.67–3.07). Food insecurity and added sugars intake were significant predictor of anxiety in males (OR = 2.33 95% CI 1.47–3.71 and OR = 1.09 95% CI 0.91–1.3, respectively) and for anxiety in females, added sugars intake and food insecurity were significant predictors (OR = 1.18 95% CI 1.05–1.32 and OR = 1.65 95% CI 1.27–2.16, respectively). Improving college student’s diet intake through increased access to healthy foods could improve the mental health and well-being of students.

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The Association between Dietary Quality and Dietary Guideline Adherence with Mental Health Outcomes in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Cited by 50 publications

References 51 publications

Fruits and vegetables intake and its subgroups are related to depression: a cross-sectional study from a developing country

Fruits and vegetables intake and its subgroups are related to depression: a cross-sectional study from a developing country

The Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress and Their Associated Factors in College Students

Relationship between Diet and Mental Health in a Young Adult Appalachian College Population

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