Nutrition is Associated with Violent and Criminal Behaviors

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dc.authorid0000-0003-0809-4008
dc.contributor.authorAsil, Esma
dc.contributor.authorErkmen, Eda
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-24T12:31:02Z
dc.date.available2026-01-24T12:31:02Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentAlanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPurpose of ReviewPsychological illnesses, mood disorders, anger and violent behaviors, which are increasing at an alarming rate today, not only negatively affect human health but also pose a threat to social life and security. The extant literature indicates that mental illnesses (e.g., depression and anxiety), negative affect (e.g., unhappiness and anger), and antisocial behaviors are associated with an increased likelihood of criminal behavior. Therefore, treating psychological disorders, improving mood and transforming negative behaviors into positive behaviors seems to be a potential strategy for reducing the crime rate and preventing crime. Given the existing literature associating nutrition with mood, behavior, and crime, this narrative review aims to examine the effects of nutrition on violent and criminal behavior.Recent FindingsDespite the common perception that an unhealthy diet is an effective strategy to improve mood, current research has shown that the opposite is true. The findings showed that healthy eating plays an important role in improving mood, treating psychological disorders and preventing negative behaviors. In addition to the therapeutic effects of a healthy diet, macro- and micronutrient deficiencies have been associated with a range of psychological disorders, including poor mood, violence and criminal behavior.SummaryA healthy diet with adequate amounts of macro- and micronutrients is essential for mental and physical health, as well as for the prevention and treatment of negative behaviors, and for the well-being, order and security of the individual and society.
dc.description.sponsorshipAnkara University
dc.description.sponsorshipWe would like to thank Professor Nurcan Yabanc & imath; Ayhan, Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara University, for encouraging us to publish our study.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s13668-025-00668-7
dc.identifier.issn2161-3311
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.pmid40457142
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105007165883
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-025-00668-7
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/5608
dc.identifier.volume14
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001500419700001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringernature
dc.relation.ispartofCurrent Nutrition Reports
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260121
dc.subjectNutrition
dc.subjectBehavior
dc.subjectMood
dc.subjectCrime
dc.subjectViolence
dc.titleNutrition is Associated with Violent and Criminal Behaviors
dc.typeReview Article

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