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Abstract Objective: We examined the association between Mediterranean diet and psychosocial functioning among high school students from Barcelona, Spain. Methods: This is a sample of healthy teenagers (11 to 16 years old) recruited during 2016–2017 from 12 high schools in Barcelona. The 622 participants responded the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index for Children and Adolescents (KIDMED) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Multivariable linear regression models were applied to assess the associations between KIDMED and SDQ scores and adjusting for potential confounders. Results: KIDMED score was negatively associated with SDQ total problem score (β = -0.20 (95% CI = -0.38; -0.02)) and conduct problem score (β = -0.08 (95% CI = -0.14; -0.03)). KIDMED score was positively associated with prosocial behavior subscale score (0.08 (0.03; 0.14)). Conclusion: Adherence to Mediterranean diet is beneficial for some domains of psychosocial functioning. Dietary patterns are important for mental health during the adolescence.
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