Associations between eating habits and mental health among adolescents in five nordic countries: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of eating habits in adolescent mental health has become a growing area of interest for researchers and health professionals. Recent studies suggest that healthy eating habits may play a role in the development and management of mental health. However, existing literature is largely based on clinical populations, and comparisons are challenged by sociocultural differences and methodological issues. The aim of the present study was to use nationally representative data based on standardized procedures, to explore associations between adolescents eating habits and mental health, considering the importance of age, gender, socioeconomic factors, and country.

Methods

The study was based on data from Nordic adolescents (age 11, 13 and 15 years) who participated

SUBMITTER: Fismen AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438251 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature