by the University of Technology Sydney

Main titles

• A study has examined the association between nutrition and aging.
• There is data to suggest strong links between various food groups, memory loss and other medical conditions.
• In aging groups, strong links have been found between various food categories, memory loss and comorbid heart disease or diabetes.
• A high intake of fruit and veggies was found to correspond to a lower probability of memory loss and its comorbid heart disease.
• Good memory was found to correlate with a greater consumption of foods rich in protein.
• People over the age of 80 with a low consumption of cereals, were at the highest risk of memory loss and its comorbid heart disease.
• "Dietary intervention in chronic disease prevention and management is a real challenge." - Dr Luna Xu, Researcher
• Fruits and veggies and foods rich in protein are all essential components of older people's diets.

Source: uts.edu.au