Past Meal-Skipping Habits Associate With Physical Frailty in Later Life: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Chiharu Nishijima, Kenji Harada, Satoshi Kurita, Masanori Morikawa, Kazuya Fujii, Daisuke Kakita, Hiroyuki Shimada

Department of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan. Electronic address: [email protected] of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Dietary intake is a crucial factor for healthy longevity. This study examined the association between meal-skipping habits in early and midlife and physical frailty in later life among community-dwelling older adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims that past meal-skipping habits are associated with physical frailty in later life. This study is relevant as it explores dietary habits and their long-term effects on physical frailty, which can inform strategies for promoting healthier aging and longevity.

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