25 Feb 2019 --- Poor or unhealthy diets may be linked to moderate or severe psychological distress, regardless of gender, age, education and income, according to researchers from Loma Linda University, California, US. Published in International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, the study found that adults who followed unhealthy diets were less mentally healthy than those who followed healthy diets. The research also notes that public policy and clinical practice should aim to offer dietary improvements for those coping with mental issues, with specific attention to young adults and obese patients.