Dietary protein intake in midlife in relation to healthy aging - results from the prospective Nurses' Health Study cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Protein intake plays an important role in maintaining the health status of older adults. However, few epidemiologic studies examined midlife protein intake in relation to healthy aging.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term role of dietary protein intake in healthy aging among female participants in the prospective Nurses' Health Study (NHS) cohort.

Methods

We included 48,762 NHS participants aged <60 y in 1984. Total protein, animal protein, dairy protein (a subset of animal protein), and plant protein were derived from validated food frequency questionnaires. Healthy aging was defined as being free from 11 major chronic diseases, having good mental health, and not having impairments in either cognitive or physical function,

SUBMITTER: Ardisson Korat AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10884611 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature