The association between diet and mental health and wellbeing in young adults within a biopsychosocial framework.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Predominantly plant-based diets can co-benefit human physical health and the planet. Young adults appear to be on the forefront of the shift to plant-based diets. However, little is known about the relationship between plant-based diets and mental health in this population even though mental health disorders contribute substantially to the global burden of disease, particularly among this age group.

Design

In this cross-sectional study we utilize a biopsychosocial framework to assess the association between dietary intake and mental health and wellbeing. Mental health was assessed using self-reported measures of anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9) and quality of life (single-item). Dietary intake in the prior month was assessed using a dietary screener (DSQ) and pa

SUBMITTER: Rossa-Roccor V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8174719 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature