Body Mass Index, Sleep, and Food Insecurity Predict Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in College Students

Makenzie Barr-Porter, Amelia Sullivan, Jade McNamara, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, University of Kentucky, School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on May 10, 2025

Abstract

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This study aimed to assess the relationship between mental health, health behaviors, and food security in young adults in a university environment. Young adults (N = 536) at two United States universities completed a survey assessing health behaviors and ...