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Hanieh Barghchi1,2, Asie Araste1,2, Naeimeh Varasteh3
1Department of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 99199-91766, Iran.
Clinical Nutrition Research
|February 19, 2025
Summary
Good food quality is linked to better mental health in COVID-19 survivors. Eating fruits, legumes, nuts, and whole grains may reduce depression, anxiety, and sleep issues post-infection.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Post-COVID-19 recovery requires attention to psychological well-being.
- Dietary patterns significantly influence mental health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between food quality score (FQS) and mental health disorders in recovered COVID-19 patients.
- To explore the impact of specific food groups on psychological function and sleep quality.
Main Methods:
- Case-control study involving 246 recovered COVID-19 adults.
- Dietary intake assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ).
- Psychological function evaluated using standardized questionnaires for depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, and overall health.
Main Results:
- Significant inverse associations found between adherence to FQS and depression, anxiety, and stress in recovered patients.
- These associations remained significant after multivariate adjustments.
- No significant associations were observed between FQS and psychological functions in the control group.
Conclusions:
- Overall food quality is associated with reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in the post-COVID-19 period.
- Adequate intake of fruits, legumes, nuts, and whole grains is linked to lower risks of psychological impairment and sleep disorders.
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