Bursa'da özel bir diyet kliniğine başvuran kadınlarda besin karbonhidrat kalitesinin depresyon, anksiyete ve stres düzeylerine etkisi

This study was conducted with 140 women participants aged 18-60 to investigate the relationship between diet carbohydrate quality (CQI) and depression, anxiety, and stress. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-42) was used in our study to assess individuals' levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. CQI was calculated using the dietary intake of soluble fiber, dietary glycemic index (GI), the ratio of whole grains to total grains, and the ratio of complex carbohydrates to total carbohydrates. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS 20.0 software package. As a result of the study, a statistically significant possitive relationship was found between CQI and stress (p=0.019, r=0.198). But there is no a statistically significant relationship was found between CQI and depression scores (p=0.172, r=0.116), and anxiety scores (p=0.081, r=0.148). Howewer a statistically significant differences was found between CQI and depression score (p=0.007), anxiety scores (p=0.010), and stress scores (p=0.007). In addition, it was observed that saturated fat, total calorie, total carbohydrate intake, and dietary GI were positively correlated with depression, anxiety, and stress scores. A significant relationship was found between the intake of vitamins B2, B6, and beta-carotene and mental health. Insoluble fiber intake was inversely associated with symptoms, while soluble fiber intake was positively associated. This study may contribute to future research by identifying a link between certain nutrients and psychological health in women. It also emphasises the importance of focusing on types as well as amounts of nutrients. However, more research is needed to address the inconsistencies in the literature. Keywords: Depression, anxiety, stress, nutrition, carbohydrate quality index