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Adopting a Mediterranean diet and maintaining adequate protein intake (1.1–1.2 g/kg/day) are essential public health strategies to prevent chronic diseases, sarcopenia, and functional decline in older adults.
To age healthily, prioritize a Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants, fish, and olive oil, and ensure you are eating enough protein—specifically 1.1 to 1.2 grams per kilogram of your body weight daily. This higher protein target is crucial for preventing muscle loss (sarcopenia) and maintaining your ability to live independently. Combine this with regular physical activity, including resistance and balance exercises, to support your physical and cognitive health.
Adopting dietary models like the Mediterranean diet... can play a key role in promoting health during aging... Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, and olive oil, this diet provides essential nutrients and antioxidants that help mitigate obesity-related risks and prevent chronic diseases... Adequate protein intake is essential to counteract sarcopenia... it is suggested to consume at least 1.1–1.2 g of protein per kg of body weight per day... This increased protein requirement for the older subjects is particularly crucial to prevent sarcopenia and functional decline
Why this rating
The paper is a narrative review citing observational data and guidelines (LARN) rather than a primary randomized controlled trial.
Source
Aging, longevity, and healthy aging: the public health approach
Vincenza Gianfredi et al. · Aging Clinical and Experimental Research · 2025
DOI 10.1007/s40520-025-03021-8
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