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June 19, 2026Nutrition & Food Science

Hunger and mental health: the relationship of food insecurity with depression and anxiety in university students

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BŞBetül ŞerefZKZeynep KalaycıAUAyda Uçar

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Overview

Examines how food insecurity affects depression and anxiety in university students, suggesting a need for comprehensive solutions.

Key Points

  • This study investigates the connection between food insecurity and mood disorders among university students.
  • Included 413 participants from several Turkish state universities.
  • Assessed food security, mood disorders, and food consumption using sociodemographic data.
  • Food-secure individuals consumed more yogurt, red meat, fruits, and vegetables compared to food-insecure individuals (p < 0.05).
  • Food insecurity was linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety, particularly due to inadequate nutrition and economic concerns (p < 0.001).

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Şeref et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34def565a5b0777af2e401https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs-11-2025-0380
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