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Mary Ni Lochlainn1, Natalie J Cox2,3, Thomas Wilson4
1Department of Twin Research and Genetics, King's College London, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, UK.
Nutrients
|August 10, 2021
Summary
Poor nutrition significantly contributes to frailty, a growing concern in aging populations. Dietary changes, like adopting the Mediterranean diet, can help prevent and treat frailty.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Frailty is a significant health issue in aging populations.
- Poor nutritional status is a key factor in frailty development.
- Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor for frailty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current understanding of dietary influences on frailty.
- To explore opportunities for frailty prevention and treatment through diet.
- To highlight the need for further research on nutrition and frailty.
Main Methods:
- Review of observational evidence linking diet and frailty.
- Synthesis of findings from an interdisciplinary workshop.
- Analysis of existing dietary intervention studies.
Main Results:
- Dietary quality, such as the Mediterranean diet, shows protective effects against frailty.
- Higher intake of fruits and vegetables, and lower intake of ultra-processed foods are associated with reduced frailty risk.
- Multi-domain approaches combining nutrition and exercise show promise.
Conclusions:
- Dietary change is a crucial strategy for preventing and treating frailty.
- More prospective studies and well-designed trials are needed to establish causal links.
- Future interventions should focus on personalized dietary recommendations and multi-component strategies.
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