Impact of consuming green and yellow vegetables on the depressive symptoms of junior and senior high school students in Japan

Adolescent depression is a significant public health concern. Although
skipping breakfast is associated with depressive symptoms in adolescents, the
effects of dietary patterns on their depressive symptoms remain unknown. Therefore,
this study aims to determine whether dietary patterns are associated with depressive symptoms among junior and senior high school
students in Japan. This study suggests that
the regular consumption of green and yellow vegetables is associated with lower
depressive symptoms in adolescents, that is, the consumption of green and
yellow vegetables may be important in the context of adolescents’ mental
health.