Comparative analysis of dietary patterns and depression risk: significant inverse association with HEI-2015 and mediating role of BMI
This study confirms a significant inverse association between HEI-2015 and depression risk, with BMI acting as a partial mediator. Reducing intake of added sugars and saturated fats while increasing whole fruits consumption may mitigate depression risk.
Authors
- Qin Cui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8165-246X)
- Lei Fang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2582-4845)
- Zicheng Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1291-2168)
- Xiaomei Zhou
- Fang Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7581-2359)
Institutions
- Wannan Medical College (CN)
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- The People's Hospital Tongling (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1680741
- Primary Topic
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00