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Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Journal article
Epra International Journal of Research & Development · August 7, 2026
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This is a narrative review synthesizing existing evidence on the bidirectional relationship between eating behaviour and mental health across biological, psychological, and lifestyle domains. The source does not report original empirical data, effect sizes, or trial results; instead it presents a conceptual framework and recommends integrated nutritional, psychological, and public health interventions to support mental health through dietary changes.
Narrative review. General population with emphasis on low- and middle-income countries such as India; eating behaviour and mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and stress.
Healthy dietary patterns rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, and fermented foods support brain health by promoting neurotransmitter synthesis, reducing systemic inflammation, and maintaining healthy gut microbiome Unhealthy eating behaviours such as emotional eating, excessive ultra-processed food consumption, irregular meal patterns, and high sugar intake are associated with depression, anxiety, stress, and impaired cognitive performance Psychological characteristics including resilience, self-efficacy, personality, and coping strategies shape eating behaviours and influence overall well-being
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Clinicians and public health professionals may use this framework to justify integrating nutritional counselling and dietary assessment into mental health care and psychological interventions. However, the review does not quantify intervention efficacy or provide comparative outcomes to guide specific practice changes.
A narrative review synthesizing evidence on eating behaviour and mental health connections, presenting multidisciplinary perspectives and recommendations for integrated interventions rather than reporting original empirical findings.
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Clinicians and public health professionals may use this framework to justify integrating nutritional counselling and dietary assessment into mental health care and psychological interventions. However, the review does not quantify intervention efficacy or provide comparative outcomes to guide specific practice changes.
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Eating behaviour and mental health are closely interconnected through complex biological, psychological, and lifestyle processes. Emerging evidence from nutritional psychiatry indicates that dietary habits influence emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, and psychological resilience, while mental health conditions simultaneously affect appetite, food preferences, and eating patterns. Healthy dietary patterns rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, and fermented foods support brain health by promoting neurotransmitter synthesis, reducing systemic inflammation, and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Conversely, unhealthy eating behaviours such as emotional eating, excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods, irregular meal patterns, and high sugar intake are associated with depression, anxiety, stress, and impaired cognitive performance. Psychological characteristics including resilience, self-efficacy, personality, and coping strategies also shape eating behaviours and influence overall well-being. Furthermore, rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, environmental changes, and increasing psychosocial stress have substantially altered dietary habits, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as India. This review synthesizes current evidence on the biological, psychological, and lifestyle pathways linking eating behaviour and mental health. It also highlights the importance of integrating nutritional counselling, psychological interventions, and public health strategies to promote holistic well-being. By adopting a multidisciplinary perspective, this review emphasizes healthy eating behaviour as a practical and sustainable approach for improving mental health and preventing common psychological disorders.
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