Dietary Factors and Cognitive Function in Poor Urban Settings
- 01-03-2017
- Neurological Disease and Cognitive Function (G Logroscino, Section Editor)
- Authors
- Regina S. Wright
- Constance Gerassimakis
- Desirée Bygrave
- Shari R. Waldstein
- Published in
- Current Nutrition Reports | Issue 1/2017
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.
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- 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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