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The EAT–Lancet reference diet and cognitive function across the life course
In order to improve the sustainability of the food system and lower the incidence of non-communicable illnesses and mortality worldwide, the EAT-Lancet Commission developed a sustainable reference diet. However, it has not yet been determined how much the reference diet promotes cognitive performance across the life period. The data supporting diet’s ability to maintain cognitive function from birth into old life is evaluated in this review by Dalile et al. (2022). A thorough but non-exhaustive search of the literature was conducted, extracting research on the impact of whole foods on cognition in human subjects who were in good health and lived in similar settings. The authors noted several methodological limitations and a limited level of available evidence, making it impossible to draw firm conclusions about whether or not dietary recommendations are appropriate for each food category within each age group. To approximate the existing comprehension gaps, prospective cohort studies and long-term interventions are required. It could be beneficial to update dietary guidelines to ensure that people get enough nutrients to support optimal cognitive function throughout their lives. Through this review, the authors delineate suggestions for forthcoming research to ameliorate the existing information deficiency concerning nutritional consumption and cognitive performance across life and its consequences for dietary guidelines like the EAT-Lancet Commission. [NPID: Lancet, food sustainability, reference diet, cognitive function, whole foods]
Year: 2022
