Author:
Lorimer Ben,Traviss-Turner Gemma,Hill Andrew,Baker Sarah,Gilbody Simon,Peckham Emily
Abstract
AbstractSevere mental ill health (SMI) is associated with excess mortality, and poor diet is one associated modifiable risk factor. This study investigated factors associated with low consumption of fruit and vegetables among people with SMI (N = 9914). A total of 8.4% of participants ate no portions per day, while only 15% ate 5 + portions. Individuals who never consumed fruit and vegetables or ate < 5 portions per day were more likely to be male, younger than 65, unemployed, experience poorer general health, or perceive health as unimportant. Poor diet is common among people with SMI and tailored dietary improvement interventions are required.
Funder
National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care Yorkshire and Humber
Wellcome Trust
UK Research and Innovation
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Social Psychology,Health (social science),Epidemiology