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Association between the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern score and physical performance: Results from TRELONG study

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Abstract

Objectives

To determine the association between Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern Score and physical performance.

Design

Data analysis of a longitudinal study of a representative, age stratified, population sample.

Setting

The TREVISO LONGEVA (TRELONG) Study, in Treviso, Italy.

Participants

In 2010, 123 men and 181 women, age 77 years and over (mean age 86.3 ± 6.8 years).

Measurements

Performing a logistic regression in a multivariate analysis, hand grip strength and Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) were tested in relation to Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern Score (MSDPS).

Results

The hand grip mean value was 10.9 kg (± 9.5) and the SPPB score was 6.3 (± 3.8). The MSDPS mean value in this study sample was 38.1/100 (± 8.1). A significant association (p=0.036) between a high adherence to the Mediterranean diet (fourth quartile) and higher performance lower limbs (SPPB>7) was found. No correlation was reported for the hand grip strength.

Conclusion

We found an association statistically significant between a high adherence to the Mediterranean diet and higher physical performance.

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  1. Gérontopôle, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France

    B. Fougère, S. Guyonnet, B. Vellas & M. Cesari

  2. Inserm UMR1027, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France

    B. Fougère, B. Vellas & M. Cesari

  3. Department of Statistics University of Padova, Via Cesare Battisti, 241, I-35121, Padova, Italy

    S. Mazzuco

  4. Cognitive Impairment Centre, General Hospital of Treviso, Piazza Ospedale, 1, I-31100, Treviso, Italy

    P. Spagnolo & M. Gallucci

  5. FORGEI, Interdisciplinary Geriatric Research Foundation, Viale Trento Trieste 19, I-31100, Treviso, Italy

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Fougère, B., Mazzuco, S., Spagnolo, P. et al. Association between the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern score and physical performance: Results from TRELONG study. J Nutr Health Aging 20, 415–419 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-015-0588-7

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