Shakya PR, et al. - Using a cohort study in Australia, researchers explored the connection between dietary patterns, derived by principal component analysis, reduced-rank regressions and partial least-squares, and depressive symptoms (DepS) among adults. They used cross-sectional and longitudinal data from the North West Adelaide Health Study to analyze a total of 1,743 participants (≥ 24 years). Using a food frequency questionnaire, dietary data were gathered. Data reported that 16.9% of the candidates had DepS. According to findings, the ‘western’ pattern was consistently correlated with a risen risk, and the ‘prudent’ pattern tended to be related to a lessened risk of DepS. In this population-based study, dietary pattern characterized by high intakes of fruits, vegetables, medium fat dairy, nuts, legumes, and fish was inversely linked to DepS. Contrary to this, DepS was significantly related to a dietary trend characterized by high intakes of processed and red meat, fast foods like snacks and takeaway meals, soft drinks, white bread and high-fat dairy products. Such results indicate that dietary interventions can assist with the treatment of DepS. Current data on the impact of diet on DepS will, however, be followed by further longitudinal studies with extended follow-up, larger sample sizes and repeated measures.