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Variety in fruit and vegetable intake and cognitive function in middle-aged and older Puerto Rican adults
Adhering to a diet that promotes the consumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables may help boost cognitive function in middle-aged and elderly individuals.
This study investigated the impact of eating different types of fruits and vegetables on cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults. Data on the dietary habits and cognitive health of nearly 1,500 Puerto Rican men and women within the age bracket of 45-75 years were obtained through validated food frequency questionnaires and mini mental state examination (MMSE) respectively.
Researchers spotted a pattern of improved cognitive function among consumers of different varieties of fruits and vegetables. This study provided further evidence that fondness for fruits and vegetables may confer middle-aged and elderly individuals with significant protection against cognitive decline.
Research Summary Information
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2013
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Xingwang Ye, Shilpa N Bhupathiraju, Katherine L Tucker
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Department of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, 316 Robinson Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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