Role of Diet Quality in the Association Between Excess Weight and Psychosocial Problems in a Large Sample of Children in Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The role of healthy eating in the association between excess weight and psychosocial health among children is unknown.

Objective

To investigate whether a diet based on healthy eating habits moderates the association between excess weight and psychosocial problems in a large sample of children in Spain.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cross-sectional study used data on a representative sample of 3772 children collected in 2017 through the Spanish National Health Survey. Statistical analysis was conducted from September 21 to October 27, 2021.

Main outcomes and measures

Body mass index was calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared; body mass index z scores were computed following the sex and age crite

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Gil JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9055454 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature