Consumption of Ultra-Processed Food and Cognitive Decline among Older Adults With Type-2 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is related to increased morbidity and mortality. However, knowledge on its association with cognitive function is lacking. In this longitudinal study, we examined the associations between UPF intake and cognitive decline in older adults with type-2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods

The sample included initially nondemented T2D older adults (≥65 years), from the Israel Diabetes and Cognitive Decline study, who had complete information on nutrition at baseline and at least 3 cognitive assessments (mean follow-up 5.3 ± 1.5 years). Nutritional intake was evaluated by a validated Food-Frequency Questionnaire, and foods were categorized as UPF based on NOVA classification. Percent of calories from UPF were calculated from total caloric consu

SUBMITTER: Weinstein G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9879751 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature