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Topic- Nutrition
Nutrition needs for healthy aging
The risk for chronic health conditions-such as obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, dementia and cancer-increases as people age, point out the authors of a new review of nutritional science.
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Double the intake of fruits and veggies to prevent disease
The slogan "Five a Day" reminds everyone to eat five servings, or portions, each day of fruit and vegetables because these foods provide important nutrients.
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The closer to a Mediterranean diet, the better for cognition
There were 207 new cases of dementia. Participants who were Black and had a high MedDiet score, indicating eating more closely to the Mediterranean diet pattern,
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Eating fruit and vegetables linked to lower risk of sarcopenia, too
Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables has become a recommendation almost as well-known as walking 10,000 steps. These foods have been associated with reduced risk of some cancers and chronic diseases and are sources of needed vitamins, minerals and fiber (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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Mediterranean diet reversed, but did not prevent, metabolic syndrome
The metabolic syndrome is characterized by three or more risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke. The risk factors include abdominal obesity, high levels of triglycerides, low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol, hypertension and high levels of blood glucose (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute). The Mediterranean diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, fish and seafood, nuts and legumes.
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Eating fruit may lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Most studies on the relationship between cardiovascular disease, diet and physical activity have been conducted with populations in western countries, according to background to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
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