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Comparison of nutrient intake among depressed and nondepressed individuals
Article first published online: 6 DEC 1998
DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1098-108X(199607)20:1<105::AID-EAT12>3.0.CO;2-3
Copyright © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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How to Cite
Christensen, L. and Somers, S. (1996), Comparison of nutrient intake among depressed and nondepressed individuals. Int. J. Eat. Disord., 20: 105–109. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1098-108X(199607)20:1<105::AID-EAT12>3.0.CO;2-3
Publication History
- Issue published online: 6 DEC 1998
- Article first published online: 6 DEC 1998
- Manuscript Accepted: 10 APR 1995
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Abstract
Objective
The study investigated the nutrient intake of depressed and nondepressed subjects. Method: Twenty-nine depressed subjects and a matched group of nondepressed subjects completed a 3-day food record. Results: Results revealed that depressed and nondepressed groups consume similar amounts of all nutrients except protein and carbohydrates. Nondepressed subjects consume more protein and depressed subjects consume more carbohydrates. The increase in carbohydrate consumption comes primarily from an increase in sucrose consumption. Discussion: The increased carbohydrate consumption is consistent with the carbohydrate cravings characteristic of the depressed and may relate to the development or maintenance of depression. © 1996 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.