Cognitive decline: Can diet be a preventive or treatment option?

Robert Davies

doi:10.7748/nop.2019.e1145

Cognitive decline: Can diet be a preventive or treatment option?

Robert Davies

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Abstract

Cognitive decline has been associated with and accepted as a consequence of ageing. Diets such as the Mediterranean diet have been investigated for their effect on abating cognitive decline. However, diet is not the only aspect of the Mediterranean life that may play a role - social interaction and cultural engagement may also be influential in preserving cognitive function through the ageing process. This article discusses the perspective on cognitive decline and the influence the Mediterranean diet may have. It highlights that no sole dietary regimen will prevent cognitive decline and the UK healthy eating guidelines reflect those foods included in the Mediterranean diet. The focus should instead be on the way in which people engage with food, society and culture to maintain a healthy body and mind.

Original language	English
Article number	e1145
Number of pages	5
Journal	Nursing older people
Volume	31
Issue number	2
Early online date	13 Mar 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.2019.e1145
Publication status	Published - 22 Mar 2019

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Cognitive impairment
Dementia
Diet
Health promotion
Healthy eating
Lifestyles
Mental health
Nutrition
Older people

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gerontology

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