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ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2025

The association of dietary components with depression and anxiety symptoms: findings from a cross-sectional survey.

Kerri M Gillespie, Eva Kemps, Melanie J White, Selena E Bartlett

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Article in Frontiers in nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Kerri M GillespieSchool of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Eva KempsInstitute of Mental Health and Wellbeing, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Melanie J WhiteSchool of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Selena E BartlettSchool of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

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Abstract

Introduction: It is understood that diet has a significant impact on health. However, the associations between individual macronutrients and mental health are poorly understood. We aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary components and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 129 healthy adults was conducted using an online food frequency questionnaire and measures of depression, anxiety, and early life experiences. Results: Of the sample, 31% experienced moderate or severe anxiety and/or depression. Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake was positively associated with depression ( Discussion: A significant positive association was found between SSB consumption and depression, while a negative association was found between fibre consumption and anxiety. Additional prospective studies with repeated dietary data capture are needed to affirm these findings.

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anxietycaffeinedepressiondietary fibreSSBsugar-sweetened beverages

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