Adherence to the EAT–Lancet planetary health diet and its associations with obesity and health-related quality of life in Iranian adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• The study examines the relationship between adherence to the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet and measures of obesity and health-related quality of life in adolescents.
• Cross-sectional design focusing on Iranian adolescents
• Assessment of dietary adherence using the Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI)
• Evaluation of anthropometric status and health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
• Higher adherence to the planetary health diet is linked to better anthropometric measurements like body mass index (BMI)
• Positive associations were found between diet adherence and improved health-related quality of life
• The findings indicate the potential of sustainable diets for enhancing adolescent health and well-being