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| França,Vivian Francielle; Azzolini,Thairine; Pissaia,Ediane; Bortoloti,Durcelina Schiavoni; Signorini,Taise; Costa,Lediana Dalla; Souza,Marília Moraes Queiroz; Lívero,Francislaine Aparecida dos Reis; Lovato,Evellyn Claudia Wietzikoski. |
| ABSTRACT Purpose Population aging is one of the great achievements of humanity. However, with aging, the incidence of chronic diseases and those related to cognition deficits increase. In this way, strategies aimed at preventing or delaying cognitive deficit are extremely necessary. Thus, this study investigates the relationship between cognitive deficits, schooling and eating habits in a Brazilian elderly population. Methods The dietary habits of 400 older adults were investigated through structured questionnaires. Unhealthy eating habits such as low consumption of fruits, vegetables and beans, consumption of fatty meats and whole milk, adjusted for other variables, were evaluated. Cognitive function was assessed by the Mini Mental State Examination... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Aging; Cognitive; Diet; Fruits; Schooling; Vegetable. |
| Ano: 2018 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132018000100327 |
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