Diet quality in relation to healthy ageing: the Israeli Longitudinal Study on Aging (ILSA)-a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Population ageing is accelerating rapidly in Israel as well as worldwide, necessitating adaptation of the healthcare system and consideration of new approaches that serve the specific needs of older adults. In addition to cognitive function, frailty is one of the most challenging expressions of physical and mental ageing, a multidimensional syndrome of increased vulnerability. Several studies have shown that low intake of certain micronutrients and protein is associated with higher risk of frailty and cognitive impairment. However, whether global diet quality is involved in the aetiology of the latter outcomes is unclear.

Methods and analysis

We are conducting, among older adult subjects who took part in 'Mabat Zahav' (Israeli National Health and Nutrition Surve

SUBMITTER: Goshen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500277 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature