Association Between Diet and Emotional Symptoms in Early Childhood: Cross-Sectional Results from the Piccolipiù Cohort
Higher intake of vegetables, fruits, and fish may be associated with better emotional health in preschoolers, although effect sizes were modest. Early dietary interventions may offer a practical approach to improving children's long-term mental health. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these associations and clarify underlying mechanisms.
Authors
- Giulia Zamagni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4949-3219)
- Alessandra Knowles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4504-6371)
- Luca Ronfani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5710-3914)
- Martina Culasso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1850-3015)
- Deborah N Ashtree (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3680-3860)
- Lorenzo Monasta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7774-548X)
- Eleonora Maurel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2327-9031)
- Maja Beck Popovic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4500-6572)
- Claudia Carletti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9608-6544)
- Paola Pani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6464-2211)
- Franca Rusconi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9544-6472)
- Federica Concina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6777-2924)
Institutions
- Barwon Health (AU)
- IRCCS Materno Infantile Burlo Garofolo (IT)
- Agenzia Regionale Parchi (IT)
- Azienda Usl Toscana Centro (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 (IT)
- University of Turin (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrients
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17182909
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council