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Multivariable logistic regression models stratified by gender were used to examine the associations between different lifestyle behaviors and mental distress. The results showed increased odds of mental distress among males and females with low consumption of vegetables (OR:1.26; 95% CI:1.08\u20131.47 and 1.14; 1.02\u20131.28) and fish (1.28; 1.12\u20131.46 and 1.36; 1.22\u20131.52), and among females, but not males, with high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (1.25; 1.06\u20131.48) compared to those with a healthier consumption of these foods and beverages. The results also showed increased odds of mental distress among male and female smokers (1.38; 1.19\u20131.60 and 1.44; 1.26\u20131.64), and among females, but not males, reporting current use of smokeless tobacco (1.20; 1.03\u20131.40), compared to male and female non-smokers and female non-users of smokeless tobacco. 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