The impact of physical activity and dietary behavior on depression in college students: a study on mediation effects and network analysis

The findings highlight significant interconnections between physical activity, dietary behavior, and depressive symptoms. The partial mediating effect of dietary behavior underscores its importance in the relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms. These results suggest that interventions targeting both physical activity and dietary behavior could positively impact depressive symptoms in college students, offering valuable insights for preventing and managing depression in this population.