Associations Between Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption, Duration of Physical Exercise, and Depressive Symptoms Among Tibetan University Students at High Altitude

The study investigated the relationship between sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, physical exercise duration, and depressive symptoms among 6,259 Tibetan university students at high altitudes in China. It found that higher SSB consumption (≥5 times/week) and lower physical exercise duration (<30 min/day) were associated with a significantly increased risk of depressive symptoms. The study concluded that reducing SSB intake and increasing physical exercise could help mitigate depressive symptoms and improve the mental health of Tibetan students in high-altitude regions.