ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2024
Association between major dietary patterns and mental health problems among college students.
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- Comparative evaluation of gut health, inflammatory factors, and sleep quality among shift workers: A cross-sectional study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Plant-based diets and depression: epidemiological evidence, biological mechanisms, and implications for prevention.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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- Priority of nutrition and exercise in depression management: triangulating mini-review of past and recent evidence with clinical practice guidelines.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Review
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backgroundMental health problems, specifically, depression, anxiety, and stress are among the major public health issues worldwide. Diet modification can be a helpful strategy for the prevention and management of psychological disorders. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the association between major dietary patterns and mental health problems among Iranian college students. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on 412 college students. Dietary intakes were assessed using a 168-item semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). The 42-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale was applied to evaluate subjects' mental health. Major dietary patterns were identified using principal component analysis. Logistic regression was applied to assess the association between major dietary patterns and mental health problems.
resultsParticipants in the third tertile of the "plant-based" dietary pattern had lower odds of depression compared with the first tertile, after adjustment for the potential confounders [odds ratio (OR) = 0.44, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.17-0.65,
conclusionA strong inverse association was observed between the "plant-based" dietary pattern and depression. While the "Western" dietary pattern was not associated with mental health problems among college students, further prospective studies are warranted.
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