Associations between eating habits and mental health among adolescents in five nordic countries: a cross-sectional survey.
Adolescents
Food habits
Meal habits
Mental health
Mental well-being
Journal
BMC public health
ISSN: 1471-2458
Titre abrégé: BMC Public Health
Pays: England
ID NLM: 100968562
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
27 Sep 2024
27 Sep 2024
Historique:
received:
19
03
2024
accepted:
13
09
2024
medline:
28
9
2024
pubmed:
28
9
2024
entrez:
28
9
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The role of eating habits in adolescent mental health has become a growing area of interest for researchers and health professionals. Recent studies suggest that healthy eating habits may play a role in the development and management of mental health. However, existing literature is largely based on clinical populations, and comparisons are challenged by sociocultural differences and methodological issues. The aim of the present study was to use nationally representative data based on standardized procedures, to explore associations between adolescents eating habits and mental health, considering the importance of age, gender, socioeconomic factors, and country. The study was based on data from Nordic adolescents (age 11, 13 and 15 years) who participated in the 2017/2018 Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) study (n = 22384). General linear modelling and multigroup regression analysis were used to examine the relationship between food habits (intake of fruit, vegetables, sweets, soft drinks), meal habits (intake of breakfast and having family meals together), and mental health (life satisfaction and subjective health complaints). The analyses were weighted and adjusted for age, gender, socio-economic status, and country. Overall, healthier eating habits were associated with better mental health. The strongest associations were found between meal habits (breakfast consumption and having family meals together) and mental health. Gender and country differences were seen, with weaker associations found among Danish boys. Eating habits should be considered when promoting mental health in the adolescent population. While gender differences and cross-country variations exist, even minor enhancements in eating behaviors could yield meaningful benefits.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
The role of eating habits in adolescent mental health has become a growing area of interest for researchers and health professionals. Recent studies suggest that healthy eating habits may play a role in the development and management of mental health. However, existing literature is largely based on clinical populations, and comparisons are challenged by sociocultural differences and methodological issues. The aim of the present study was to use nationally representative data based on standardized procedures, to explore associations between adolescents eating habits and mental health, considering the importance of age, gender, socioeconomic factors, and country.
METHODS
METHODS
The study was based on data from Nordic adolescents (age 11, 13 and 15 years) who participated in the 2017/2018 Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) study (n = 22384). General linear modelling and multigroup regression analysis were used to examine the relationship between food habits (intake of fruit, vegetables, sweets, soft drinks), meal habits (intake of breakfast and having family meals together), and mental health (life satisfaction and subjective health complaints). The analyses were weighted and adjusted for age, gender, socio-economic status, and country.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Overall, healthier eating habits were associated with better mental health. The strongest associations were found between meal habits (breakfast consumption and having family meals together) and mental health. Gender and country differences were seen, with weaker associations found among Danish boys.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Eating habits should be considered when promoting mental health in the adolescent population. While gender differences and cross-country variations exist, even minor enhancements in eating behaviors could yield meaningful benefits.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39334065
doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-20084-w
pii: 10.1186/s12889-024-20084-w
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Organisme : Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE)
ID : 2022-01087
Organisme : Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE)
ID : 2022-01087
Organisme : Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE)
ID : 2022-01087
Organisme : Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE)
ID : 2022-01087
Organisme : Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE)
ID : 2022-01087
Organisme : Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE)
ID : 2022-01087
Informations de copyright
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