Recently, there has been increased scientific and clinical interest in the potential harms
associated with ultra-processed foods, including poor mental health, aggression, and …

Background/Objectives: Diet quality is important for the prevention of non-communicable
diseases (NCDs), which are now responsible for leading causes of death worldwide …

Objectives To investigate whether adolescent social connections influence body mass index
(BMI) trajectories into adulthood and explore whether associations are moderated by …

Background Comorbid anxiety and depression are common and can make the problems
more complex and sometimes resistant to pharmacological treatment. In existing research …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common among individuals with eating
disorders. The relationship between these conditions is likely bidirectional. However, data …

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Bevölkerungsbasierte Studien zum Zusammenhang von
sozialer Isolation und Adipositas, die auch jüngere Erwachsene einschließen, fehlen in …

Background Population-based studies on the relationship between social isolation and
obesity, which also include younger adults, are still lacking in Germany. The aim of this study …

This dissertation investigates the association between food choice and social isolation in
older individuals with 65 years old and above. More specifically, we seek to investigate …

Sometimes, eating something will make us feel better when we are sad or experience strong
negative emotions. Some foods are so tasty that eating them feels like a rewarding …

Humans are social creatures. Because of this, relationships with other people play a central
role in every individual's life. They provide a sense of belonging, meaning, intimate …