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Associations between eating habits and mental health among adolescents in five nordic countries : a cross-sectional survey (2024)
Fismen, A.-S., Aarø, L. E., Thorsteinsson, E., Ojala, K., Samdal, O., Helleve, A., & Eriksson, C. (2024). Associations between eating habits and mental health among adolescents in five nordic countries : a cross-sectional survey. BMC Public Health, 24, Article 2640. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20084-w
JYU-tekijät tai -toimittajat
Julkaisun tiedot
Julkaisun kaikki tekijät tai toimittajat: Fismen, Anne-Siri; Aarø, Leif Edvard; Thorsteinsson, Einar; Ojala, Kristiina; Samdal, Oddrun; Helleve, Arnfinn; Eriksson, Charli
Lehti tai sarja: BMC Public Health
eISSN: 1471-2458
Julkaisuvuosi: 2024
Ilmestymispäivä: 27.09.2024
Volyymi: 24
Artikkelinumero: 2640
Kustantaja: BioMed Central
Julkaisumaa: Britannia
Julkaisun kieli: englanti
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20084-w
Julkaisun avoin saatavuus: Avoimesti saatavilla
Julkaisukanavan avoin saatavuus: Kokonaan avoin julkaisukanava
Julkaisu on rinnakkaistallennettu (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/98535
Tiivistelmä
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
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
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
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.
YSO-asiasanat: nuoret; henkinen hyvinvointi; mielenterveys; syöminen; ruokatottumukset; ravitsemuskäyttäytyminen; terveellisyys
Vapaat asiasanat: food habits; meal habits; adolescents; mental health; mental well-being
Liittyvät organisaatiot
OKM-raportointi: Kyllä
VIRTA-lähetysvuosi: 2024
Alustava JUFO-taso: 1
