Mobility and muscle strength trajectories in old age: the beneficial effect of Mediterranean diet in combination with physical activity and social support.

Marguerita SaadehFederica PrinelliDavide L VetranoWeili XuAnna-Karin WelmerSerhiy DekhtyarLaura FratiglioniAmaia Calderón-Larrañaga

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2021)

A higher adherence to Mediterranean diet, especially in combination with recommended levels of physical activity and high social support, may contribute to delay the decline in physical function observed with aging.

Keyphrases

social support
physical activity
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
body mass index
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
glycemic control
insulin resistance
weight loss