Sustainable nutrition and mental health in older adults: the interplay of DASH diet quality, sustainable consumption behavior, cognitive function, and depression.

Murat Açık, Birsen Yılmaz

Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fırat University, Elazığ, Türkiye. [email protected] of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fırat University, Elazığ, Türkiye. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

The global aging trend highlights the need for effective strategies to prevent cognitive impairment and depression. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of DASH diet quality in the association between sustainable dietary behaviors, cognitive function, and depressive symptoms among older adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims that the quality of the DASH diet mediates the relationship between sustainable dietary behaviors and mental health outcomes in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores dietary interventions that could potentially improve cognitive function and reduce depression, addressing factors that contribute to healthy aging.

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