Reciprocal association between dietary diversity and subjective well-being in Chinese older adults: a three-wave longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have shown that diet is closely related to the subjective well-being, but the interaction between dietary diversity and subjective well-being over time has not been reported. This study is designed to provide fresh insights into the relationship between dietary diversity and subjective well-being within a cohort of older Chinese adults.

Methods

Data were sourced from the China Longitudinal Survey of Health and Longevity conducted in three waves: 2008-2009 (T1), 2011-2012 (T2), and 2014 (T3). Dietary diversity was determined by the frequency of consumption across various food groups. Subjective well-being was evaluated based on life satisfaction, positive emotions, and negative emotions. The random intercept cross-lagged panel model and linear regr

SUBMITTER: Wang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477812 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature