Nutrition and Health
Diet quality, nutritional status, and psychological symptoms in Argentine adolescents: A comparative study of urban and rural settings
Background Adolescent overweight and obesity are critical public health challenges linked to psychological distress, yet their interplay remains understudied in Global South contexts. Aim To assess the relationship between diet quality, nutritional status, and psychological symptoms among adolescents in urban and rural areas of Tucumán, Argentina. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 535 adolescents (12–19 years). Assessments included body mass index, waist circumference, the Índice de Calidad de la A …