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Fruits and Vegetables Intake and Its Subgroups Are Related to Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study From a Developing Country Publisher



Baharzadeh E1 ; Siassi F1 ; Qorbani M2 ; Koohdani F3 ; Pak N4, 5 ; Sotoudeh G1
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Source: Annals of General Psychiatry Published:2018


Abstract

Background: The association of fruits and vegetables (FV) specific subgroups consumption and depression has not been investigated in healthy adult populations. Therefore, the aim of our study was to determine the relationship between intake of FV as well as their subgroups and depression. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 women attending healthcare centers. The scores of depression, anxiety, and stress were measured using the 21-item depression, anxiety and stress scales questionnaire. The participants' anthropometric and physical activity data were collected and the 147-item semi-quantitative FFQ was used for estimating the FV intake. Results: After adjustment for confounding variables, the participants in the lower quartiles of total FV, total vegetables, total fruits, citrus, other fruits and green leafy vegetables intake were more likely to experience depression compared to those in the higher quartiles (p trend < 0.03). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that higher intake of total FV and some of its specific subgroups might be associated with depression. © 2018 The Author(s).
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