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Dietary Factors and Cognitive Function in Poor Urban Settings

  • 01-03-2017
  • Neurological Disease and Cognitive Function (G Logroscino, Section Editor)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

A significant body of evidence suggests that poor dietary intake is associated with reduced cognitive function. However, few studies have examined this relation in poor urban settings. Our brief review suggests that (a) higher overall diet quality may play a particularly important role in cognitive function among the poorest and (b) greater vitamin E intake is related to better cognitive performance, at least in part, via fewer depressive symptoms.

Recent Findings

The broader recent literature strongly suggests the beneficial role of diet for learning and memory, and potentially synergistic influences on other cognitive domains. However, adherence to healthful diet among urban poor may be limited by factors such as cost and access. Here, we propose several potential moderators and mediators of diet–cognition relations among urban poor.

Summary

Future studies should focus on the complex interplay among factors that influence the role of diet in cognitive function among poor, urban-dwelling persons.
Title
Dietary Factors and Cognitive Function in Poor Urban Settings
Authors
Regina S. Wright
Constance Gerassimakis
Desirée Bygrave
Shari R. Waldstein
Publication date
01-03-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Nutrition Reports / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2161-3311
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-017-0186-x
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