Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
This systematic literature review examined whole food or whole diet interventions to treat depression. The inclusion criteria encompassed adults, depression, a recognized depression scale and a whole food or diet intervention. APA PsychINFO, CINAHL, the Cochrance Central Register of Controlled Trail...
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| description | This systematic literature review examined whole food or whole diet interventions to treat depression. The inclusion criteria encompassed adults, depression, a recognized depression scale and a whole food or diet intervention. APA PsychINFO, CINAHL, the Cochrance Central Register of Controlled Trails, MEDLINE and Scopus were searched for original research addressing diet as a treatment for depression in adult populations. The quality of the study was assessed using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist. Seven studies; with 49,156 participants; met the eligibility criteria. All these studies found positive outcomes with depression levels decreasing after dietary intervention. The calculated effect size varied from small (Cohen’s <i>d</i> = 0.32) to very large (Cohen’s <i>d</i> = 1.82). The inconsistent nature of the studies limited the synthesis of the data. Recommendations are provided to enhance future study design and measurement outcomes. Overall, the findings show a positive result for diets that promote an increased intake of fresh produce, wholegrains, low-fat dairy and lean protein sources, while also decreasing the intake of processed and high-fat foods. No funding was provided for this review. The protocol for this review is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020210426). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f21bfdd643634967bfc383e6527df51c2023-11-30T23:47:39ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432022-03-01147139810.3390/nu14071398Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled TrialsSimone O’Neill0Michelle Minehan1Catherine R. Knight-Agarwal2Murray Turner3Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, AustraliaFaculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, AustraliaFaculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, AustraliaFaculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, AustraliaThis systematic literature review examined whole food or whole diet interventions to treat depression. The inclusion criteria encompassed adults, depression, a recognized depression scale and a whole food or diet intervention. APA PsychINFO, CINAHL, the Cochrance Central Register of Controlled Trails, MEDLINE and Scopus were searched for original research addressing diet as a treatment for depression in adult populations. The quality of the study was assessed using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist. Seven studies; with 49,156 participants; met the eligibility criteria. All these studies found positive outcomes with depression levels decreasing after dietary intervention. The calculated effect size varied from small (Cohen’s <i>d</i> = 0.32) to very large (Cohen’s <i>d</i> = 1.82). The inconsistent nature of the studies limited the synthesis of the data. Recommendations are provided to enhance future study design and measurement outcomes. Overall, the findings show a positive result for diets that promote an increased intake of fresh produce, wholegrains, low-fat dairy and lean protein sources, while also decreasing the intake of processed and high-fat foods. No funding was provided for this review. The protocol for this review is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020210426).https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/7/1398dietary interventionwhole dietwhole fooddepression |
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| title | Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials |
| title_full | Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials |
| title_fullStr | Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials |
| title_full_unstemmed | Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials |
| title_short | Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials |
| title_sort | depression is it treatable in adults utilising dietary interventions a systematic review of randomised controlled trials |
| topic | dietary intervention whole diet whole food depression |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/7/1398 |
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