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Boushra Dalile1, Curie Kim2, Andy Challinor3
1Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
The Lancet. Planetary Health
|September 10, 2022
Summary
The EAT-Lancet diet
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
Background:
- The EAT-Lancet Commission proposed a sustainable diet to reduce non-communicable diseases and improve food systems.
- The impact of this diet on cognitive function throughout life remains unevaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing evidence on how diet supports cognitive function across the lifespan.
- To identify knowledge gaps and inform future dietary guidelines.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted.
- Studies investigating the effects of whole foods on cognition in healthy adults were synthesized.
Main Results:
- The current evidence base is limited and yields mixed conclusions.
- Methodological weaknesses preclude definitive statements on dietary recommendations for cognitive health across age groups.
Conclusions:
- More long-term intervention and prospective cohort studies are necessary.
- Dietary guidelines may need revision to ensure adequate nutrients for lifelong cognitive health.
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