Table 3. Relationship between self-reported dietary intake and depressive symptoms .

Nutrient/Food group	Positive association	Negative association	No association
Micronutrient
Zinc		15,35,50	46
Magnesium		30,33,35,46
Potassium		50	30
Calcium			30
Iron		35,50
Copper		50
Sodium			30
Vitamin A		50	25,30
Vitamin E		35,50	38
Folate		41,50	30,48
Vitamin B6		41,50	48
Vitamin B12		35	48
Vitamin C		25,35,50	30
Vitamin D			30,37
Omega-3 fatty acids		49	48
Macronutrient
Carbohydrate		35	30
Protein	39,44	27,31,42,45	30,45
Fat	33	49
Fiber	35	25,29,50	30
Food group
Fruits	24	24,27,28,31,32,39,44,45	30,45,48
Vegetables	24	24,27,28,31,32,39,50	45,48
Dairy		27,29,31	27
Discretionary foods	1,39,50,52
Discretionary drinks	1	36	30
Nuts		31,39	30
Legume		31	30
Whole grain		31,39	30
Fish		27,31,41,45	30,45
Red meat	39,44	31