Regular meals and diverse diets linked to lower depressive symptoms
TL;DR
An analysis of 21,568 Korean adults found that irregular main meals are tied to 1.55x higher odds of depressive symptoms compared with regular meals, with greater dietary diversity buffering the risk; breakfast skipping worsens the link, especially among men, smokers, and late eaters. Because the study is cross-sectional and relies on self-reported data, causality can’t be established, and longitudinal or controlled trials are needed. Still, maintaining a regular eating schedule and a varied diet may support emotional health.
Topics:healthmental-health#depression#dietary-diversity#irregular-meals#korea-nhanes#meal-timing#mental-health
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