Consumption patterns of dementia patients compared to the MIND diet

Background It is well-documented that nutrition plays a role in the development and progression of dementia. There have been numerous suggestions on how to combat this issue from pre-diagnosis stage throughout as nutritional deficiencies malnutrition persist. Certain dietary patterns shown be protective against disease, namely MIND diet. limited data current intake individuals living with dementia therefore it important identify order improve outcomes. Method Researchers compared diagnosed patients pattern recommended Dementia caregivers filled out food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) for loved ones recent intake. Current was diet categories adequacy. Result Caregivers (n = 28) completed FFQs eating respective participant. Compared serving recommendations, most participants reported under consumption whole grains, leafy vegetables, nuts, over poultry, other fast/fried foods, cheese. Participants adhered recommendations red meat, all (100%) steak, hamburgers roast beef less than 4 times per week. Fifty-two percent fish one week or less; 50% ate 1 nuts; 46.7% consumed amount beans week, only 2 alcohol kept day. Pattern frequencies berries split evenly: 29.4% met recommendation consumption, while lower item. Conclusion Results indicate are well below levels suggested foods Excess items should observed. These findings call action input Registered Dietitians counsel after diagnosis.