Systematic evidence and gap map of research linking food security and nutrition to mental health

This study by Zangiabadi et al. (2024) sought to study the pervasiveness of food insecurity and its correlation with depression, anxiety, and stress among resettled Syrian refugee parents in Ontario. Conducted as a cross-sectional investigation, it involved 540 Syrian refugee parents residing in Ontario for an average of four years, each with at least one […]

Low food security has been linked to poorer cognitive function, and deteriorating mental health, such as increased anxiety and depression, may help explain this relationship. Subjective memory complaints (SMCs) serve as key indicators of everyday memory issues. Although food insecurity is more prevalent among Latinos, little research has examined the connection between low food security […]