Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diet has an impact on cognitive function in most prior studies but its association with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians has not been explored.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>87...

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Main Authors: Wang Binyou, Wang Wenlei, Li Jun, Zeng Guo, Dong Birong, Wang Ziqi, Yuan Qiyuan
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/595
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spelling doaj-441a974b28d64ccd96e695d4ea223eb02020-11-24T20:57:13ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582010-10-0110159510.1186/1471-2458-10-595Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population studyWang BinyouWang WenleiLi JunZeng GuoDong BirongWang ZiqiYuan Qiyuan<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diet has an impact on cognitive function in most prior studies but its association with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians has not been explored.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>870 elder dujiangyan residents aged 90 years or more in 2005 census were investigated at community halls or at home. They underwent the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) for assessment of cognitive function and replied to our questionnaire comprised of 12 food items and other risk factors. MCI was defined by two steps: first, subjects with post-stroke disease, Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease and MMSE< 18 were excluded; and then subjects were categorized as MCI (MMSE scores between 19 and 24) and normal (MMSE scores between 25 and 30). Logistic regression models were used to analyze the association between diet and the prevalence of MCI. The model was adjusted for gender, ages, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, body mass index, fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, smoking habits, alcohol and tea consumption, educational levels and exercise in baseline dietary assessment.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>364 elderly finally included, 108 (38.71%) men and 171 (61.29%) women of whom were classified as MCI. A significant correlation between MCI and normal in legume was observed (OR, 0.84; 95%CI, 0.72-0.97), and also in animal oil (any oil that obtained from animal substances) (OR, 0.93; 95%CI, 0.88-0.98). There was no statistical difference of other food items between normal and MCI.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Among Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians, we found there were significant associations between inadequate intake of legume and animal oil and the prevalence of MCI. No significant correlation between other food items and the prevalence of MCI were demonstrated in this study.</p> http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/595
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author Wang Binyou
Wang Wenlei
Li Jun
Zeng Guo
Dong Birong
Wang Ziqi
Yuan Qiyuan
spellingShingle Wang Binyou
Wang Wenlei
Li Jun
Zeng Guo
Dong Birong
Wang Ziqi
Yuan Qiyuan
Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study
BMC Public Health
author_facet Wang Binyou
Wang Wenlei
Li Jun
Zeng Guo
Dong Birong
Wang Ziqi
Yuan Qiyuan
author_sort Wang Binyou
title Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study
title_short Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study
title_full Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study
title_fullStr Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study
title_full_unstemmed Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study
title_sort is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? results from a cross-sectional population study
publisher BMC
series BMC Public Health
issn 1471-2458
publishDate 2010-10-01
description <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diet has an impact on cognitive function in most prior studies but its association with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians has not been explored.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>870 elder dujiangyan residents aged 90 years or more in 2005 census were investigated at community halls or at home. They underwent the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) for assessment of cognitive function and replied to our questionnaire comprised of 12 food items and other risk factors. MCI was defined by two steps: first, subjects with post-stroke disease, Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease and MMSE< 18 were excluded; and then subjects were categorized as MCI (MMSE scores between 19 and 24) and normal (MMSE scores between 25 and 30). Logistic regression models were used to analyze the association between diet and the prevalence of MCI. The model was adjusted for gender, ages, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, body mass index, fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, smoking habits, alcohol and tea consumption, educational levels and exercise in baseline dietary assessment.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>364 elderly finally included, 108 (38.71%) men and 171 (61.29%) women of whom were classified as MCI. A significant correlation between MCI and normal in legume was observed (OR, 0.84; 95%CI, 0.72-0.97), and also in animal oil (any oil that obtained from animal substances) (OR, 0.93; 95%CI, 0.88-0.98). There was no statistical difference of other food items between normal and MCI.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Among Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians, we found there were significant associations between inadequate intake of legume and animal oil and the prevalence of MCI. No significant correlation between other food items and the prevalence of MCI were demonstrated in this study.</p>
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