Association of Habitual Diet Quality and Nutrient Intake with Cognitive Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: The rapid aging of the U.S. population has raised concerns about age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, we aimed to characterize diet quality, nutrient intake, and to examine the associations between specific dietary components and cognitive performance in older adults. Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Setting: Community-based recruitment. Participants: Data from 72 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older was analyzed. Measurements: Cognitive performance was assessed using subtests from the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease (CERAD) battery, evaluating episodic memory (Word List Memory/Recall/Recognition), visuospatial skills (Constructional Praxis), and executive functio

SUBMITTER: Dhakal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12525846 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature