Diet and Its Overlooked Role in Depression

dc.contributor.advisorReznar, Melissa
dc.contributor.authorFoster, Brendan
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-28T16:34:38Z
dc.date.available2020-04-28T16:34:38Z
dc.description.abstractThis thesis explores the relationship between food and its impact on mood and risk of depression. Specific nutrients, food groups, and dietary patterns were examined for their impact on mood, including the risks of underconsumption and overconsumption. Potential mechanisms of how these food components may impact mood were also explored. Dietary patterns such as the Western diet and Mediterranean diet were examined for their impact on mood. Research on the influence of food on individuals diagnosed with depression as well as undiagnosed individuals was included. After reviewing the current literature, a Mediterranean-style diet is associated with a decreased risk of depression, while a Western-style diet is associated with an increased risk. Diets with adequate consumption of fruits, vegetables, and micronutrients are associated with a decreased risk of depression, while excess consumption of added sugar, refined grains, saturated fat, and alcohol is associated with an increased risk of depression. The effect of certain food components on mood such as dairy and protein vary depending on content and consumption.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10323/7471
dc.subjectDopamineen_US
dc.subjectSerotoninen_US
dc.subjectCortisolen_US
dc.subjectAutophagyen_US
dc.subjectVegetablesen_US
dc.subjectProteinen_US
dc.subjectGrainsen_US
dc.subjectFaten_US
dc.subjectDairyen_US
dc.subjectWatere
dc.subjectFiberen_US
dc.subjectAdded sugaren_US
dc.subjectAlcoholen_US
dc.subjectVitaminsen_US
dc.subjectMineralsen_US
dc.subjectWestern dieten_US
dc.subjectKetogenic dieten_US
dc.subjectMediterranean dieten_US
dc.subjectIntermittent fastingen_US
dc.titleDiet and Its Overlooked Role in Depressionen_US
dc.typeThesiseng

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