Independent and joint associations of dietary diversity and physical activity on mental health among older adults in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The joint association of dietary diversity (DD) and physical activity (PA) on anxiety, depressive symptoms, and their comorbidity have not been extensively explored. Hence, this study focused on examining this association.

Methods

Data in this cross-sectional study was derived from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). Based on self-reported dietary diversity score (DDS) questions were used to assess DD, ranging from 0 to 8. DDS < 5 was defined as insufficient DD and DDS ≥ 5 was defined as sufficient DD. PA was based on a self-reported binary question. Anxiety was assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7), and depressive symptoms were evaluated by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-10 (CESD-10). The ind

SUBMITTER: Dong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827157 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature