Representation of diet and mental health evidence in national dietary guidelines and large-scale public health nutrition programmes
Uju Maryanne Onuorah·Jane Aruorivwooghene Ibude·Somtochukwu Faith Nwachukwu·Sandra Chidimma Obilor·Yunus Adeniran Dosunmu·Saerimam Nzunde Markus·Chinemerem Henry Ugo·Perpetua Ngozi Eze·Irenosen Addeh·Ebube Chinwe Arene
Abstract Background Common mental health disorders contribute to global disability, yet improving mental health outcomes is rarely a goal of nutrition policy. There is emerging evidence that links food insecurity, diet quality, ultra-processed foods, and microbiota-gut-brain pathways with mental health. This policy document analysis examined how evidence on the relationship between diet and mental health is reflected in national dietary guidelines and large-scale nutrition and social protection