May changes in nutritional habits be an indicator of fear during the COVID-19 pandemic period? DOI
Eda Başmısırlı, Aslı Gizem Çapar, Neşe Kaya

et al.

Nutrition & Food Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 3, 2024

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.

Language: Английский

Independent and joint associations of dietary antioxidant intake with risk of post-stroke depression and all-cause mortality DOI
Qianqian Xu, Xudong Qian, Fan Sun

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 322, P. 84 - 90

Published: Nov. 10, 2022

Language: Английский

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Vegetables, fruits, and berries – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 DOI Creative Commons
Magdalena Rosell, Lars Thore Fadnes

Food & Nutrition Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

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.

Language: Английский

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Association Between Dietary Habits and Depression: A Systematic Review DOI Open Access

Ramaneshwar Selvaraj,

Tharun Yadhav Selvamani,

Anam Zahra

et al.

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

Language: Английский

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Dose–response associations between modifiable lifestyle behaviours and anxiety, depression and psychological distress symptoms in early adolescence DOI Creative Commons
Scarlett Smout, Lauren A. Gardner, Nicola C. Newton

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Lifestyle Adjustments in Long-COVID Management: Potential Benefits of Plant-Based Diets DOI Creative Commons
Maximilian Andreas Storz

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.

Language: Английский

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Food Quality Is Associated With Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Recovered COVID-19 Patients: Finding From a Case-Control Study DOI Open Access
Hanieh Barghchi,

Asie Araste,

Naeimeh Varasteh

et al.

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

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Combating Prenatal Depression with Diet: A Literature Review on the Association Between Mediterranean or Mediterranean-like Diet Adherence and the Incidence of Depression in Pregnant Women DOI Open Access
Anil Malik, Sarah S. Comstock

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.

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Prevalence of non-communicable disease and their life style risk factors among elderly in India: an analysis of WHO SAGE data DOI Open Access

Reshma Harikumar,

Thekke Veedu Sreena

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

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Lifestyle behaviors and mental health of health professional students during COVID-19, as measured by the CDC’s BRFSS, for the HOLISTIC cohort study DOI Creative Commons

Atithi Patel,

Jun Lü,

Jyotsna Bitra

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Fruit and vegetable consumption and injurious falls among adults aged ≥ 50 years from low- and middle-income countries DOI Creative Commons
Lee Smith, Guillermo F. López Sánchez, Nicola Veronese

et al.

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

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