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11:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Hossam Selim Books

Most people prefer to eat fast food and eat outside the house, ignoring the physical damage and diseases that cause them, to feel the pleasure of tasting and changing.

In a study published in the International Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, researchers said unhealthy foods, especially junk food, increased the risk of mental disorders, including bipolar disorder and depression.

Foods containing large amounts of sugars are the cause of bipolar disorder, while fried foods or processed grains are linked to depression, the researchers said. .

"It may be time to take a closer look at the role of diet in mental health, as healthy food choices can contribute to mental health," said Jim Panta, director of research and development. Associate Professor at Loma Linda University in California.

He emphasized that healthy diets also play a role in improving the condition of people with mental disorders and that nutritional interventions for people with mental illness should target young people, especially those with mental disorders. under 12 years old overweight.

The survey was based on a survey of 2 million to 400,000 telephone calls between 2005 and 2015.