Fruit and vegetable consumption and psychological distress: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses based on a large Australian sample

Objectives

Growing evidence suggests a link between diet and mental health. This study aimed to investigate the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and the prevalence and incidence of psychological distress in middle-aged and older Australians.

Design

Cross-sectional and prospective.

Setting

New South Wales, Australia.

Methods

A sample of 60 404 adults aged ≥45 years completed baseline...