Depressive symptoms are associated with dietary intake but not physical activity among overweight and obese women from disadvantaged neighborhoods

摘要: Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are associated with poorer dietary intake and inadequate physical activity; however, this association has not been examined in lower-income overweight obese African American women. The objective of cross-sectional study was to examine the associations between diet activity 196 women (87% American; age, 25-51 years). Higher were hypothesized predict quality, greater emotional eating, lower levels, sedentary time. Depressive measured using validated short form Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Dietary quality assessed three 24-hour recalls. Emotional eating evaluated 4 items from subscale Eating Behavior Patterns Questionnaire. Physical time objectively ActiGraph accelerometer. Linear regression models tested each outcome variable. Symptoms depression positively total daily caloric saturated fat sugars, as well scores (P < .05). Although statistically significant, sweetened beverage consumption = .06) added sugars .07). fat, sodium, fruit vegetables, fast food consumption, Alternate Healthy Index score, moderate-to-vigorous activity, or Future studies should explore mechanisms linking identified intake, such role eating.