Diet, Mood & Well-Being (Adult Population)

The CNP Diet, Mood & Well-being Research Category consolidates research exploring the interconnected relationship between dietary intake and how we feel and experience mood, including creativity, happiness, well-being, etc. To view each original study on the open internet, click “Original.” To view the CNP-written abstract summary, click “CNP Summary.” While only some CNP-written abstract summaries are available below for free, all abstract summaries are available to CNP members through the CNP Library Membership.

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Longitudinal associations between psychological well-being and the consumption of fruits and vegetables

This 2018 study evaluates whether psychological well-being predisposes older adults to eat more fruits and vegetables. The 6,565 participants of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing were examined over a seven-year span to determine their psychological functioning. Boehm (2018) focused on 17 items from the Control, Autonomy, Satisfaction, and Pleasure Scale (CASP-19), including pleasure, self-realization, and autonomy. From the initial stages, the participants with a greater sense of psychological well-being were shown to eat more fruits and vegetables. It was also shown that these individuals who started the study with a greater feeling of satisfaction would consume fruits and vegetables for longer over the 7 years (11% reduced risk of dropping below the recommended levels during follow-up).

RESEARCH SUMMARIES

Consumption of dietary guidelines for Americans types and amounts of vegetables increases mean subjective Happiness Scale scores: A randomized controlled trial

A differential threshold of breakfast, caffeine and food groups may be impacting mental well-being in young adults: The mediation effect of exercise

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Frequency of fruit consumption and savoury snacking predict psychological health; selective mediation via cognitive failures

Hangry in the field: An experience sampling study on the impact of hunger on anger, irritability, and affect

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The evaluation of dark chocolate-elicited emotions and their relation with physico chemical attributes of chocolate

An electronic ecological momentary assessment study to examine the consumption of high-fat/high-sugar foods, fruits/vegetables, and affective states among women

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Dietary patterns and mental health after myocardial infarction

Mild dehydration affects mood in healthy young peoples

The association between diet and mood: A systematic review of current literature

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