Stricter diet can boost mental health in teens with obesity
However, the effect is small and not tied to change in weight
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Professionally run obesity interventions that include a dietary aspect can lead to mild improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety in young people, Australian research shows.
A systematic review and meta-analysis covering 44 studies on paediatric obesity treatment found a small effect on mental health associated with guided interventions.