Association between food intake and mental health problems among preschoolers in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Our knowledge of associations between specific types of food and mental health problems in preschool children, an important developmental period, remains scarce. Using a large sample size and a brief measure, we aimed to examine associations between food groups and mental health problems in preschoolers.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 19,548 preschoolers in nine counties in China using a two-stage cluster sampling method. Information on food frequencies, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep conditions was collected by a parent-reported questionnaire. Mental health status was assessed by a parent-reported Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ). Height and weight were measured, and BMI was calculated. Relationships be

SUBMITTER: Jin Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9627167 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature