Sustainable nutrition and mental health in older adults: the interplay of DASH diet quality, sustainable consumption behavior, cognitive function, and depression
The study highlighted the beneficial role of DASH diet adherence and sustainable nutritional practices in mitigating depressive symptoms and supporting cognitive function in older adults. These dietary patterns could represent crucial components of preventive strategies for healthy aging. Further longitudinal research using objective dietary assessments is needed to clarify causal relationships.
Authors
- Birsen Yılmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4866-2818)
- Murat Açık (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3104-6306)
Institutions
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (IN)
- Fırat University (TR)
- TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2026-03-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06881-x
- Primary Topic
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00