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Lung function, COPD and Alternative Healthy Eating Index in US adults.

Kirstie Ducharme-SmithGustavo Mora-GarciaFrancisca de Castro MendesMaria Stephany Ruiz-DiazAndre MoreiraRodrigo VillegasVanessa Garcia-Larsen
Published in: ERJ open research (2021)
Diet quality was independently associated with better FEV1 and FVC and with lower odds of spirometric restriction. These findings highlight the need for research to further elucidate the possible beneficial role of diet in the preservation of lung function.
Keyphrases
  • lung function
  • weight loss
  • physical activity
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • cystic fibrosis
  • air pollution
  • quality improvement