Dietary consumption and happiness and depression among university students: A cross-national survey |
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| Authors: | Karl Peltzer Supa Pengpid |
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| Institution: | 1. HIV/AIDS/STI/and TB (HAST), Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa;2. Department of Research Development and Innovation, University of Limpopo, South Africa;3. ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Madidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhonpathom, Thailand;4. Department of Research Development and Innovation, University of Limpopo, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between fruit and vegetable consumption and happiness and depression among university students in a cross-national survey. Using anonymous questionnaires, data were collected from 18 522 undergraduate university students (mean age 20.9, SD = 2.4) from 29 universities in 28 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Results indicate that the amount of fruit and vegetable consumption was positively associated with happiness and inversely associated with depression. Healthier behaviour patterns of fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with higher happiness and lower depression scores among university students across 28 countries. |
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| Keywords: | depression fruits happiness vegetables consumption |
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