Longitudinal associations between psychological well-being and the consumption of fruits and vegetables.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological well-being is associated with longevity and reduced risk of disease, but possible mechanisms are understudied. Health behaviors like eating fruits and vegetables may link psychological well-being with better health; however, most evidence is cross-sectional.

Purpose

This study investigated psychological well-being's longitudinal association with fruit and vegetable consumption across as many as 7 years.

Method

Participants were 6,565 older adults from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, which includes men and women aged 50 years or older. Psychological well-being was assessed with 17 items from the Control, Autonomy, Satisfaction, Pleasure Scale. Fruit and vegetable consumption was initially assessed during 2006-2007 and then approximate

SUBMITTER: Boehm JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6154391 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature