DIETARY DIVERSITY AND OVERWEIGHT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH INTRINSIC CAPACITY AMONG CHINESE URBAN OLDER ADULTS
2024
Dietary Diversity and Overweight Linked to Better Health in Older Adults
Sample size: 1972
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lin Siyang, Chen Jingyi, jiang Xinye, Huang Xiaoming, Yuan Yin, Li Na, Huang Feng, Zhu Pengli
Primary Institution: Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University
Hypothesis
The study aimed to examine the associations of dietary diversity and BMI on high intrinsic capacity in older adults.
Conclusion
High dietary diversity and being overweight are associated with better intrinsic capacity in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- High dietary diversity is positively associated with high intrinsic capacity.
- Being overweight is positively related to high intrinsic capacity.
- An optimal BMI of 25.7 kg/m2 is identified for high intrinsic capacity.
Takeaway
Eating a variety of foods and being a little overweight can help older people stay healthier.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional design and data from the Fujian Prospective Aging Cohort.
Participant Demographics
Individuals aged 60-98 from urban China.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 1.16-1.74
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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