Association of body mass index and dietary intake with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of cognitive impairment in older adults is gradually increasing, and this is leading to many adverse outcomes. Common causes of cognitive impairment in advancing age are mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. However, how the nutritional status and nutrient intake are related to MCI and dementia is controversial. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the association of body mass index (BMI) and dietary intake with the risk of MCI and dementia.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study involved 821 participants aged ≥ 50 years from a previous population-based cohort study: the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) study in 2013-2014 (baseline) and 2018-2019 (follow-up). Dietary intake was recorded using a 12-month self-reported food freq

SUBMITTER: Manacharoen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9808972 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature