Dietary intake and cognitive function: evidence from the Bogalusa Heart Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia and late-life cognitive decline are leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Prevention of these diseases, by maintaining brain health throughout the life course, is essential. Diet and lifestyle changes are the chief strategies aimed at primary prevention for many of the risk factors of cognitive decline.

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the potential impact of dietary factors on cognitive function.

Methods

This prospective cohort study followed 516 young adults through midlife. The Youth/Adolescent Questionnaire was used to collect habitual nutrition data (mean age: 32.03 ± 5.96 y) at baseline. Scores from a neurocognitive battery were used to assess cognitive function (mean age: 49.03 ± 4.86 y) at follow-up and

SUBMITTER: Fortune NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6900495 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature