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Adherence to the mediterranean diet and metabolic health in older adults: insights from a feasibility study

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datacite.subject.fosCiências Naturais
datacite.subject.sdg03:Saúde de Qualidade
dc.contributor.authorAlves, Sara Elisa Brás
dc.contributor.authorFernandes, Hélder
dc.contributor.authorMendes, Eugénia
dc.contributor.authorMonteiro, António M.
dc.contributor.authorFernandes, Adília
dc.contributor.authorVaz, Josiana A.
dc.contributor.authorPereira, Ana Maria Geraldes Rodrigues
dc.contributor.authorSá, Leandro Moreira de
dc.contributor.authorAgradém, Carla
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-12T14:06:14Z
dc.date.available2026-01-12T14:06:14Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.description.abstractThe Mediterranean Diet is known for its protective effects against cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Metabolic syndrome, characterized by multiple health risk factors, is increasingly concerning in older populations. Understanding dietary impacts on metabolic health is key for promoting healthy ageing. Objectives: This feasibility study aimed to explore the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and metabolic risk factors in older adults participating in a community exercise program and to evaluate the feasibility of applying validated tools in this setting. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was evaluated using the PREDIMED questionnaire, while Metabolic Syndrome was evaluated according to National Cholesterol Education Program criteria. Blood samples were taken following WHO guidelines. Results: Ten participants (mean age 73.1 years; 90% women) were included. 50% showed high adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, while 40% had moderate or low adherence. No participants met the full criteria for Metabolic Syndrome. Significant associations were found between Mediterranean Diet adherence and chronic disease (r = 0.869, p < 0.01), and an inverse correlation with the number of Metabolic Syndrome criteria (r = –0.707, p < 0.05). The Mediterranean Diet score was also inversely related to cholesterol (r = –0.740, p < 0.05). Conclusions: Higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was associated with better metabolic profiles, highlighting its potential protective role. The study demonstrates the feasibility of incorporating nutritional screening in community exercise programs for older adults. Future research should include larger and longitudinal samples and integrate inflammatory biomarkers.por
dc.identifier.citationAlves, Sara Elisa Brás; Sá, Leandro Moreira de; Agradém, Carla; Mendes, Eugénia; Monteiro, António M.; Fernandes, Adília; Fernandes, Hélder; Vaz, Josiana A. ; Pereira, Ana Maria Geraldes Rodrigues (2026). Adherence to the mediterranean diet and metabolic health in older adults: insights from a feasibility study. Journal of Ageing and Longevity. ISSN 2673-9259. 6:5, p. 1-15
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/jal6010005
dc.identifier.issn2673-9259
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/35456
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherMDPI
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dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectMediterranean Diet
dc.subjectMetabolic health
dc.subjectOlder adults
dc.subjectChronic disease prevention
dc.titleAdherence to the mediterranean diet and metabolic health in older adults: insights from a feasibility studyeng
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage15
oaire.citation.issue5
oaire.citation.startPage1
oaire.citation.titleJournal of Ageing and Longevity
oaire.citation.volume6
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