Association between dietary habits and emotional and behavioral problems in children: the mediating role of self-concept
This study revealed that the dietary habits of pre-adolescents need improvement, and dietary habits of certain foods, such as fresh fruits and sugar-sweetened beverages, were significantly associated with child mental health. Furthermore, dietary practices were related to the reduced EBPs through an enhanced self-concept. The findings provide an evidence base for developing dietary improvement strategies for pre-adolescent children in families, schools, and other health service settings, thereby contributing to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals related to zero hunger and good health and well-being.
Authors
- Peige Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0196-9759)
- Shiyi Shan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8423-9576)
- Danting Su
- Dong Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1356-7132)
- Jing Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1224-0912)
- Ronghua Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6323-6171)
- Ye Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9845-8428)
- Jiali Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5055-9537)
- Shuting Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7670-689X)
- Wenhan Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2035-1875)
- Yi Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5549-6291)
- Boren Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1621-4472)
Institutions
- Zhejiang Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
- University of Edinburgh (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1426485
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.51