Association of dietary diversity and weight change with cognitive impairment among Chinese elderly: A prospective national cohort study.

Yiling Lou, Qingqing Jiang, Shen Huang, Yulin Xie, Hengchang Wang, Linlin Wang, Shiqi Wang, Minzhi Xu, Zuxun Lu, Furong Wang, Shiyi Cao

School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Dietary diversity is reported to be beneficial for cognitive function, while the effect may be offset by weight change status. We aimed to examine the association of dietary diversity and weight change with cognitive impairment among older adults.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the association between dietary diversity and cognitive impairment in older adults, which is relevant to aging and age-related diseases. However, it primarily focuses on observational correlations rather than addressing root causes of aging or proposing interventions that could lead to lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to understanding dietary influences on cognitive health but do not represent a significant advancement in the field of longevity research.

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