Purpose
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
determine
the
effect
anxiety
levels
adults
on
their
nutritional
status
during
COVID-19
pandemic
in
Kayseri
province,
Turkey.
Design/methodology/approach
A
total
898
consisting
479
individuals
with
and
419
without
a
positive
diagnosis
were
included
study.
individuals’
socio-demographic
characteristics,
health
status,
habits,
anthropometric
measurement
Fear
Scale
(FCV-19S)
information
obtained
online.
Findings
mean
FCV-19S
score
participants
17.49
±
6.02.
higher
those
who
reduced
consumption
protein
sources
compared
did
not
change
increased
(
p
<
0.001).
It
determined
that
scores
fruit/vegetables,
sweets
sugar
than
such
items
=
0.007).
onion/garlic
snack
lower
decreased
or
these
nutrients
0.001,
0.002).
Practical
implications
Education
programs
can
be
organized
especially
targeting
vulnerable
populations,
as
women,
chronic
diseases
experiencing
symptoms.
These
conducted
by
dietitians
psychologists
collaboration,
focusing
promoting
healthy
eating
habits
coping
strategies
stressful
times.
Originality/value
changed
nutrition
had
fear
not.
Individuals
high
paid
more
attention
fear.
Vegetables,
fruits,
and
berries
comprise
a
large
variety
of
foods
are
recognised
to
play
an
important
role
in
preventing
chronic
diseases.
Many
observational
studies
have
been
published
during
the
last
decade,
aim
this
scoping
review
is
describe
overall
evidence
for
vegetables,
health-related
outcomes
as
basis
setting
updating
food-based
dietary
guidelines.
A
was
conducted
according
protocol
developed
within
Nordic
Nutrition
Recommendations
2023
project.
Current
available
strengthens
consuming
The
most
robust
found
cancer
gastric
system
lung
cancer,
cardiovascular
disease,
all-cause
mortality.
Steeper
risk
reductions
generally
seen
at
lower
intake
ranges,
but
further
higher
intakes
disease.
Weaker
associations
type
2
diabetes.
There
that
suggests
beneficial
also
such
osteoporosis,
depression,
cognitive
disorders,
frailty
elderly.
observed
supported
by
several
mechanisms,
indicting
causal
effects.
Some
subgroups
may
greater
benefits
than
other
subgroups,
supporting
recommendation
consume
these
foods.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 9, 2022
Depression
being
the
psychiatric
condition
with
highest
societal
costs
in
industrialized
nations,
it
is
necessary
to
collect
research
information
on
role
of
nutrition
depression
order
provide
recommendations
and
guide
future
health
treatment.
Observance
healthy
dietary
practices
has
been
linked
decreased
symptoms;
however,
unknown
whether
this
attributable
some
or
all
components.
The
aim
study
was
conduct
a
systematic
review
observational
studies
analyzing
association
between
habits
adolescents,
adults,
older
people.
A
variety
noncommunicable
chronic
illnesses
deaths
have
other
lifestyle
factors
such
as
physical
inactivity,
cigarette
use,
alcohol
use.
Several
found
that
people
are
more
likely
be
malnourished
depressed,
which
can
hurt
their
overall
well-being.
Early
life,
proper
suggested
factor
may
significant
impact
one's
mental
health.
It
critical
identify
changes
primary
care
improve
quality
life
prevent
complications.
included
papers
presenting
human
published
English
until
January
2021,
health,
while
we
studied
group
mixed
ages.
We
three
reviews,
cross-sectional
studies,
two
cohorts,
one
meta-analysis.
According
findings
our
evidence
suggests
both
following
diet,
particular
incorporating
vegetables
fruits,
avoiding
pro-inflammatory
diet
like
junk
foods,
fast
high
meat
intake
lower
risk
developing
depressive
symptoms
clinical
depression.
As
result,
recommend
relationship
should
investigated
prospective
cohorts
randomized
controlled
well-designed
conclusive
regarding
involvement
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(1), P. 100010 - 100010
Published: Jan. 14, 2023
To
investigate
associations
between
key
modifiable
lifestyle
behaviours
(sleep;
physical
activity;
fruit,
vegetable
and
sugar-sweetened
beverage
consumption;
screen
time;
alcohol
use
tobacco
use)
mental
health
among
early
adolescents
in
Australia.Cross-sectional
self-report
data
from
6,640
Year
7
students
(Mage:12.7[0.5];
50.6%
male,
48.9%
female,
0.5%
non-binary)
71
schools
New
South
Wales,
Queensland
Western
Australia
were
analysed
using
multivariate
linear
regression
adjusting
for
sociodemographic
factors
school-level
clustering.All
examined
associated
with
anxiety,
depression
psychological
distress
(p≤0.001),
the
lowest
symptom
scores
observed
participants
who
slept
9.5-10.5
hours
per
night;
consumed
three
serves
of
fruit
daily;
two
vegetables
never
or
rarely
drank
beverages;
engaged
six
days
moderate-to-vigorous
activity
week;
kept
daily
recreational
time
to
31-60
minutes;
had
not
a
full
standard
alcoholic
drink
(past
months);
smoked
cigarette
months).Targeting
risk
offers
promising
prevention
potential
improve
adolescent
health;
however,
further
longitudinal
research
determine
directionality
behavioural
interactions
is
needed.While
Australian
Dietary,
Movement
Alcohol
Guidelines
target
health,
findings
indicate
similar
behaviour
thresholds
may
offer
benefits.
Current Nutrition Reports,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 352 - 363
Published: Sept. 10, 2021
Abstract
Purpose
of
Review
The
SARS-CoV-2-pandemic
has
caused
mortality
and
morbidity
at
an
unprecedented
global
scale.
Many
patients
infected
with
SARS-CoV-2
continue
to
experience
symptoms
after
the
acute
phase
infection
report
fatigue,
sleep
difficulties,
anxiety,
depression
as
well
arthralgia
muscle
weakness.
Summarized
under
umbrella
term
“long-COVID,”
these
may
last
weeks
months
impose
a
substantial
burden
on
affected
individuals.
Dietary
approaches
tackle
complications
have
received
comparably
little
attention.
Although
plant-based
diets
in
particular
were
shown
exert
benefits
underlying
conditions
linked
poor
COVID-19
outcomes,
their
role
regard
sequelae
is
yet
largely
unknown.
Thus,
this
review
sought
investigate
whether
diet
could
reduce
long-COVID.
Recent
Findings
number
clinical
trials
investigating
nutrition
prevention
management
currently
limited.
Yet,
there
evidence
from
pre-pandemic
observational
studies
that
be
general
benefit
several
can
also
found
individuals
COVID-19.
These
include
depression,
disorders,
musculoskeletal
pain.
Adoption
leads
reduced
intake
pro-inflammatory
mediators
one
accessible
strategy
long-COVID
associated
prolonged
systemic
inflammation.
Summary
Plant-based
some
most
commonly
sequelae.
Additional
which
eating
patterns
confer
greatest
battle
against
are
urgently
warranted.
Clinical Nutrition Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 17 - 17
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Following
up
with
recovered
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
patients
is
necessary.
Given
the
importance
of
psychological
function
accompanied
by
significant
effects
food
quality,
we
want
to
examine
association
between
quality
score
(FQS)
and
mental
disorders
among
COVID-19
patients.
This
case-control
study
was
performed
on
246
eligible
adults.
A
validated
frequency
questionnaire
(FFQ)
used
evaluate
dietary
intake.
We
using
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Scales,
Insomnia
Severity
Index,
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
36-Item
Short
Form
Health
Survey
questionnaires
function.
Logistic
regression
analysis
conducted
estimate
odds
ratio
(OR)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
for
categories
FQS
index
in
multivariate-adjusted
models.
Only
case
subjects,
found
associations
adherence
diet
depression,
anxiety,
stress
crude
model
(OR,
0.796,
CI,
0.661-0.958,
p
=
0.016;
OR,
0.824,
0.707-0.960,
0.013;
0.709-0.956,
0.011,
respectively).
These
remained
all
two
adjusted
However,
no
were
functions
control
group.
Our
data
suggests
that
overall
intake
associated
symptoms
during
post-infection
period.
Also,
adequate
daily
intakes
fruits,
legumes,
nuts,
whole
grains
are
reduced
risks
impairment
sleep
which
common
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 1276 - 1276
Published: April 6, 2025
Background/Objectives:
The
purpose
of
this
review
is
to
determine
if
high
adherence
the
Mediterranean
Diet
or
Mediterranean-like
associated
with
a
decreased
incidence
depression
depressive
symptoms
during
pregnancy
compared
low
no
adherence.
Methods:
PubMed
was
used
search
for
articles.
Inclusion
criteria
consisted
primary
research
articles
from
past
5
years,
participants
that
were
pregnant
and
ages
18-50
years
old,
intervention
Diet,
outcome
prenatal
symptoms.
Results:
Nine
studies
including
five
cross-sectional,
two
longitudinal,
one
cohort
study,
randomized
controlled
trial
included
in
review.
Six
nine
reported
significant
associations
between
higher
lower
Studies
larger
sample
sizes
more
likely
have
results.
Conclusions:
Other
recent
evidence
suggests
may
decrease
women.
However,
there
mixed
results
Thus,
conducting
further
adequate
sizes,
unified
definition
diverse
populations
imperative
investigate
association.
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
Background:
Non
communicable
diseases
(NCDs)
are
an
important
global
health
concern,
especially
among
older
adults.
Understanding
the
prevalence
and
lifestyle
factors
contribute
to
NCD
will
help
tailor
specific
interventions
in
young
age
prevent
NCDs
old
age.
Methods:
Cross
sectional
study,
secondary
analysis
of
nationally
representative
data
from
WHO
study
on
AGEing
adult
(SAGE).
The
total
sample
size
taken
for
is
3971
considering
only
group
60
years
above.
Results:
Prevalence
were
stroke
(2.6%),
angina
(5.1%),
diabetes
(7.2%),
chronic
lung
disease
(4.2%),
asthma
(7.9%)
depression
(4,3%).
Significant
associations
found
between
tobacco
alcohol
consumption
with
depression,
asthma.
Vegetable
fruit
associated
diabetes.
Conclusions:
Study
highlights
a
strong
association
population
India.
Interventions
targeting
substance
abuse
dietary
habit
physical
activity
reducing
growing
burden
PLOS mental health.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(4), P. e0000302 - e0000302
Published: April 21, 2025
The
World
Health
Organization
estimates
a
25%
increase
in
anxiety
and
depression
prevalence
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
50%
of
surveyed
US
healthcare
workers
reported
increased
anxiety,
27%
Chinese
health
professional
students
psychological
distress.
mental
their
coping
mechanisms,
especially
an
adverse
time
such
as
pandemic,
is
less
well
understood.
This
study
examined
students’
lifestyle
behaviors
association
with
poor
days.
890
across
seven
sciences
colleges
2020
and/or
2021
were
recruited
using
convenience
sampling.
Participants
completed
socio-demographic
questions
items
from
U.S.
Centers
for
Disease
Control
Prevention’s
(CDC)
Behavioral
Risk
Factor
Surveillance
System
(BRFSS)
2019
survey.
participants
median
7
days
(IQR:
3-15
days)
past
30
Female
sex
(OR
1.70,
95%
CI
[1.21,
2.38]),
Asian
race
1.47,
[1.06,
2.06]),
childhood
events
2.01,
[1.45-2.78]),
frequent
cannabis
use
=
2.03,
[1.14-3.61])
each
associated
risk
Exercise
0.64,
[0.42-0.97])
was
found
to
be
protective
factor
COVID-19.
These
results
indicate
need
design,
implement,
evaluate
support
services
students,
particularly
among
certain
demographic
groups.
Students
who
are
users
or
have
significant
trauma
more
likely
and,
such,
may
benefit
additional
support.
A
psychiatry
approach
overall
wellness
offer
valuable
holistic
mechanisms
that
incorporate
known
positively
impact
health.
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
37(1)
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract
Objective
Inadequate
fruit
and
vegetable
consumption
may
increase
risk
for
falls.
However,
to
date,
only
one
study
has
examined
this
association
in
a
sample
restricted
females,
while
the
mediators
of
are
largely
unknown.
Therefore,
we
aimed
examine
between
injurious
falls,
identify
potential
including
both
males
females.
Methods
Cross-sectional,
nationally
representative
data
from
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
Study
on
global
AGEing
adult
health
(SAGE)
were
analyzed.
Fruit/vegetable
was
divided
into
two
groups:
≥2
servings
fruits
≥3
vegetables
per
day
(adequate
consumption)
or
else
(inadequate
consumption).
Fall-related
injury
referred
those
that
occurred
past
12
months.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
mediation
analysis
conducted.
Results
Data
34,129
individuals
aged
≥
50
years
analyzed
(mean
age
62.4
years;
52.1%
females).
Overall,
inadequate
fruit/vegetable
intake
associated
with
significant
1.41
(95%CI
=
1.05–1.90)
times
higher
odds
This
among
females
(OR
1.96;
95%CI
1.32–2.85).
Mediation
showed
affect
(mediated
percentage
8.8%),
cognition
(7.2%),
sleep/energy
(7.5%)
mediators,
but
vision,
grip
strength,
gait
speed
not.
Conclusions
falls
adults
(especially
females),
partly
mediated
by
cognition,
affect,
sleep/energy.
Future
longitudinal
studies
necessary
provide
more
insight
underlying
mechanisms,
assess
whether
increasing
reduce