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Eating habits in older people in Greece: The role of age, dental status and chewing difficulties

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of age-related parameters on dietary preferences in a Greek community-dwelling sample. 130 participants aged between 18 and 92 years were interviewed and clinically examined. Data were collected on their socio-demographic

Are Current Dietary Habits in Mediterranean Islands a Reflection of the Past? Results from the MEDIS Stud

The purpose of the current study is to assess the dietary habits of inhabitants of various Mediterranean islands and examine whether or not they reflect dietary habits from the past. 876 men and 936 women (aged > 65 years) from

NATIONAL NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PEOPLE OVER 65 YEARS OLD-Scientific Data

This guide is the result of co-operation of many scientists and includes current information for healthy nutrition with a focus on older adults’ needs. It is based on the conclusions of contemporary international literature and is being written for use

NATIONAL NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PEOPLE OVER 65 YEARS OLD

This guide is the result of co-operation of many scientists and includes current information on healthy nutrition with a focus on older adults’ needs. It is based on the conclusions of contemporary international literature and is written for everyone interested

Effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet for older people

The Mediterranean diet is known to be one of the healthiest dietary patterns in the world due to its relation with a low morbidity and mortality for some chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to review literature regarding

The Long-term adoption of a Mediterranean diet is associated with a better health status in older people, a cross-sectional survey in Cyprus

Background: There is increasing evidence that there are protective health effects from diets which are high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, and which include fish, nuts, and low-fat dairy products. We sought to investigate the association of Mediterranean

Water Intake in the elderly in relation to social capital and the degree of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet .

The purpose of the current study was the evaluation-through specific questionnaires- of water and fluid intake of Greek older adults, in relation to social capital and the degree of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet according to sex, place of residence

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with lower prevalence of obesity among older people living in Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS study.

The aim of the present work was to evaluate the relationships between sociodemographic, clinical, lifestyle and psychological characteristics and the presence of obesity, among older individuals without known cardiovascular disease. During 20052007, 553 older men and 637 older women from

Socio-economic status, place of residence and dietary habits among the elderly: the Mediterranean islands study.

The aim of this study is to investigate the association between socio-economic status (SES) of elderly eastern Mediterranean islanders with their dietary habits, particularly with adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was measured by the

Mediterranean diet and cognitive decline over time in an elderly Mediterranean population.

The current study explores the association between Mediterranean Diet and cognitive decline in the elderly. 401 elderly men and women residing in the greater Athens area were assessed through specific questionnaires. Adherence to Mediterranean Diet was represented by the MD