Am J Public Health October 2014 PMID 25208008

Relationship between diet and mental health in children and adolescents: a systematic review.

Adrienne O'Neil, Shae E Quirk, Siobhan Housden, Sharon L Brennan, Lana J Williams, Julie A Pasco, Michael Berk, Felice N Jacka

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The posts generally agree that the systematic review underscores the link between diet and mental health, citing examples like the 2014 study and emphasizing how healthy eating can improve wellbeing. The tone varies from supportive to educational, reflecting both appreciation and interest in applying the findings for better health outcomes.

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Most posts acknowledge and support the findings, emphasizing that a healthy diet positively influences mental health in youth.

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Discussions highlight curiosity and recognition of the importance of diet for mental wellbeing, showing a high level of engagement with the topic.

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Comments range from sharing basic understanding to referencing specific studies and implications, indicating moderate-to-deep engagement.

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The discussions reinforce the relevance of the research, with some posts calling for awareness or action, implying a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This review analyzed 12 studies to see if there’s a connection between what kids and teens eat and their mental health, finding that unhealthy diets are linked to worse mental health, while healthier diets are associated with better mental health.
  • The evidence mainly comes from studies looking at diet as a factor influencing mental health, with most high-quality studies supporting these links, although some reverse relationships were also suggested.
  • Overall, the findings imply that promoting good dietary habits early in life could be important for supporting better mental health outcomes in children and adolescents.]

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Manchester Stress Institute
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Think what children eat doesn't affect their mental health? Think again! Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review #mcrstress https://t.co/VPlKs4xVme https://t.co/0qceCKnpmE

May 26, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,026 followers View post →
Health Research
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Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review https://t.co/HueZU28238 #PubMed @AMJPublicHealth @NCBI @nlm_news @NIH #PublicHealth @USDA @USDANutrition #ProtectSNAP #HandsOffSNAP

Nov 15, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,271 followers View post →
jcgodoy9
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CONSEJO del DÍA para tu SALUD MENTAL Comé bien, comé mejor!!! La investigación muestra que una alimentación saludable mejora tu salud mental y tu sistema inmunológico.

Jun 29, 2022 · 1 like · 2,218 followers View post →
Bonni Smith
@BonniSmith4 · X

A useful and interesting article that gives you the instight about the relationship between diet and mental health in children and adolescents. #educ4750 #uonteach #SDG3 https://t.co/F51Kr9zzmH

Mar 26, 2021 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
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RT @GuiltFreeTips: Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review https://t.co/HueZU28238 #Pu…

Nov 15, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,711 followers View post →
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RT @apriljoy71: Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review https://t.co/480OjTwRZz

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Conciencia Plena
@CPlenaLS · X

Referencias (2/3) (*) O’Neil, A., Quirk, et al. (2014). Relationship between diet and mental health in children and adolescents: A systematic review. American Journal of Public Health, 104(10), e31–e42. Recuperado de: https://t.co/IQDJ6sIa16

Jun 12, 2025 · 13 followers View post →
Child Development Matters
@ChildDMatters · X

This systematic review found consistent evidence linking unhealthy dietary patterns with poorer mental health in kids and teens. More info: https://t.co/FWVqUNGevY #ChildHealth #MentalWellness #ChildDMatters 4/5 https://t.co/EfkmWvWav9

Oct 1, 2024 · 59 followers View post →
jcgodoy9
@jcgodoy9 · X

CONSEJO del DÍA para tu SALUD MENTAL Comé bien, comé mejor!!! La investigación muestra que una alimentación saludable mejora tu salud mental y tu sistema inmunológico.

Jun 29, 2022 · 1 like · 2,218 followers View post →
Bonni Smith
@BonniSmith4 · X

A useful and interesting article that gives you the instight about the relationship between diet and mental health in children and adolescents. #educ4750 #uonteach #SDG3 https://t.co/F51Kr9zzmH

Mar 26, 2021 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
UoS-HEP
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Useful advice from @nature. [1] https://t.co/rVCIcYV7Ve https://t.co/mD3AkteIgP [2] https://t.co/S2pR7SC1C2 https://t.co/kNLRXw7FTl https://t.co/1SgHyUJxfL https://t.co/2HuArtcP2A [3] https://t.co/2tTgY8fH0b https://t.co/oOleosW6Vs https://t.co/QOWd1zHpGL (links up to 3.) https://t.co/fD32GliOOq

Nov 10, 2020 · 84 followers View post →
Adam Maaroof
@AdamMaaroof1 · X

A study that was conducted in 2014 proves that an unhealthy diet correlates to poorer mental health in children and adolescents. https://t.co/o41YWP1EA8 #FMPH40Fall20

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Penny Gilyard
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RT @McrStress: Think what children eat doesn't affect their mental health? Think again! Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Chil…

May 26, 2020 · 2 shares · 682 followers View post →
Manchester Stress Institute
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Think what children eat doesn't affect their mental health? Think again! Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review #mcrstress https://t.co/VPlKs4xVme https://t.co/0qceCKnpmE

May 26, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,026 followers View post →
oneearthedu
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Foto: @who Ref: O'Neil, A., Quirk, S. E., Housden, S., Brennan, S. L., Williams, L. J., Pasco, J. A., Berk, M., & Jacka, F. N. (2014) Relationship between diet and mental health in children and adolescents: a systematic review. American journal of public health, 104(10), e31–e42

Mar 25, 2020 · 304 followers View post →
Donato Angelino
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RT @GuiltFreeTips: Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review https://t.co/HueZU28238 #Pu…

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RT @GuiltFreeTips: Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review https://t.co/HueZU28238 #Pu…

Nov 15, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,711 followers View post →
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Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review https://t.co/HueZU28238 #PubMed @AMJPublicHealth @NCBI @nlm_news @NIH #PublicHealth @USDA @USDANutrition #ProtectSNAP #HandsOffSNAP

Nov 15, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,271 followers View post →
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RT @apriljoy71: Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review https://t.co/480OjTwRZz

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Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review https://t.co/480OjTwRZz

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