Abstract
The rise in mental health issues among Higher Education Institute (HEI) students calls for intervention. Studies indicate that mood influences mental health, and food influences mood. This study explored the effect of food on mood in HEI students. Twenty-four students from various HEIs in Malaysia were recruited in this study using a grounded theory approach. In-depth interviews were conducted, and data was arranged into themes and codes using a thematic approach. Food (themes) that were identified to have influenced the mood can be grouped into 4 major groups according to their flavour and effect: sweet, salty, spicy, and caffeinated food.
 Keywords: : Eating behaviours, Food Choices, Mood, Mental health, Higher Education Institute Students
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