This research discovers that childhood emotional maltreatment impacts diet quality through depressive symptoms in university students, suggesting the need for integrated support.
CEM was associated with poorer healthy diet partly through elevated depressive symptoms. Physical exercise demonstrated a limited buffering association. These findings underscore the relevance of integrating psychological support with physical activity and nutrition interventions to promote healthier eating among university students.
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