Muscle mass mediates the association between dietary diversity and mortality among the older adults: A prospective cohort study.

Xiaotong Li, Fengdan Wang, Ruirui Guo, Yan Liu, Zibo Wu, Yu Han, Jing Zhao, Sitong Xin, Bo Li

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, PR China.Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, PR China. · pubmed

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Abstract

The association between dietary diversity and increased mortality risk is well-documented. However, it remains unclear whether and to what extent dietary diversity affects mortality through appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM). Therefore, we assessed whether ASM mediated the association between dietary diversity and mortality.

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Research summary

The paper claims that appendicular skeletal muscle mass mediates the relationship between dietary diversity and mortality in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores the role of muscle mass in the context of dietary diversity and mortality, which are important factors in understanding longevity and age-related health outcomes.

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