Low-Calorie Diets Linked to Depression Risk, Study Finds

Imagine your body is like a car, and food is the fuel.

Restricting how much fuel (calories) you give it can sometimes cause problems.

A new study found that men and people who are overweight might feel sad or down (symptoms of depression) if they eat very few calories.

This is because their brains might not get enough of the nutrients they need, like certain vitamins and healthy fats.

Doctors suggest it's important to eat a balanced diet, and if you're trying to lose weight, to do it slowly and get help from a doctor or dietitian.

Think of it like this: eating too little can affect your mood, just like not having enough fuel can make a car run poorly.