The association between the MIND-NL diet, Dutch dietary guidelines, and global cognitive function in an older population at risk for cognitive decline.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study examined the association between adherence to the Dutch MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, MIND-NL) and the Dutch dietary guidelines (DHD2015-index) with global cognitive function in older adults at risk of cognitive decline.

Design and setting

A cross-sectional study was conducted using baseline data of the FINGER-NL trial.

Participants

A total of 1,135 older adults, aged 60-80 years, at risk for cognitive decline with complete dietary data and complete neuropsychological tests were included in the analyses.

Measurements

A validated 72-item Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) was used to assess adherence to the dietary patterns. Global cognitive function was assessed by calculating a composite score bas

SUBMITTER: Beers S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451163 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature