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Quality of life in older adults is significantly influenced by psychosocial factors such as perceived control, enjoyment, and satisfaction with diet and exercise, rather than just biomedical endpoints.
Pay attention to how you feel and enjoy your diet and exercise routines. Satisfaction and enjoyment are key to maintaining a good quality of life.
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factors such as perceived mastery and control, enjoyment of the diet, or satisfaction with exercise programs may be as important to quality of life as is reduced plasma cholesterol or increased grip strength.
Why this rating
Based on review of qualitative and observational studies.
Source
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Summary
Adam Drewnowski et al. · The Journals of Gerontology Series A · 2001
DOI 10.1093/gerona/56.suppl_2.89
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