Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, emotional well-being and lifestyle patterns in Spain: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study examined whether adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is associated with emotional states, lifestyle behaviors, and subjective well-being in Spanish adults.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey in Spain between July and October 2023 of 2751 adults across 14 major cities. Participants completed digital questionnaires on weekly frequency of six basic emotions, anxiety, life satisfaction, happiness, and health behaviors. MedDiet adherence was assessed via a weighted 15-item score and categorized into tertiles. Associations were examined using multivariate, covariate-adjusted models.

Results

Higher MedDiet adherence was significantly associated with greater joy and surprise, and lower anger, disgust, and sadness (all p < 0.05

SUBMITTER: Buhler KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12818989 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature