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The Synergetic Impact of Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on the Risk of Depression in Taiwanese Adults

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  • Li-Yun Fann

    (Department of Nursing, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei 10341, Taiwan
    Department of Nurse-Midwifery and Women Health, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 11220, Taiwan
    Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
    School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan)

  • Shi-Hao Huang

    (Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
    School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
    Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taipei 10608, Taiwan)

  • Yao-Ching Huang

    (Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
    School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
    Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taipei 10608, Taiwan)

  • Chin-Fu Chen

    (Amed Advanced Medication Co., Ltd., New Taipei City 24890, Taiwan
    Center for Technology Transfer and Resources Integration, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24206, Taiwan)

  • Chien-An Sun

    (Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24206, Taiwan
    Big Data Center, College of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24206, Taiwan)

  • Bing-Long Wang

    (School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan)

  • Wu-Chien Chien

    (Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
    School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
    Taiwanese Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Association (TIPSPA), Taipei 11490, Taiwan
    Graduate Institute of Life Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan)

  • Chieh-Hua Lu

    (Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan)

Abstract

Background: This research focused on the association between physical activity and fruit-vegetable intake and the risk of depression in middle aged and older Taiwanese adults. Methods: Data were obtained from the 1999 to 2015 datasets of the Taiwan Longitudinal Survey on Aging (TLSA), and 4400 participants were included in 1999 (aged ≥53 years). Descriptive statistics provided all of the basic characteristic variables. A chi-square test analyzed the association between sex, age, years of education, marriage, hypertension, drinking, smoking, and the incidence of depression. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine significant associations between physical activity and fruit-vegetable intake, and the presence or absence of depression after 16 years. Results: Combined high physical activity and fruit-vegetable intake reduced the risk of depression by 80% (OR = 0.20, 95% CI = 0.10–0.45, p = 0.001) compared to low physical activity and fruit-vegetable intake; high physical activity and moderate or low fruit-vegetable intake caused a 70% reduction (OR = 0.30, 95% CI = 0.15–0.63, p = 0.005). High fruit-vegetable intake and low physical activity caused a 65% reduction (OR = 0.35, 95% CI = 0.15–0.63, p = 0.005), compared to low physical activity and low fruit-vegetable intake. High physical activity alone caused a 40% reduction, which is the same as by high fruit-vegetable intake alone. Conclusions: Fruit-vegetable intake combined with physical activity was negatively correlated with the risk of depression. More fruit-vegetable intake and physical activity might reduce this risk. The results highlight the importance of physical activity and fruit-vegetable consumption for middle-aged and older adults to prevent depression.

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  • Li-Yun Fann & Shi-Hao Huang & Yao-Ching Huang & Chin-Fu Chen & Chien-An Sun & Bing-Long Wang & Wu-Chien Chien & Chieh-Hua Lu, 2022. "The Synergetic Impact of Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on the Risk of Depression in Taiwanese Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-12, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:12:p:7300-:d:838658
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    1. Ahmad H. Alghadir & Sami A. Gabr & Zaheen A. Iqbal, 2020. "Effect of Gender, Physical Activity and Stress-Related Hormones on Adolescent’s Academic Achievements," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(11), pages 1-14, June.
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