'Diet in your 40s' determines the quality of life in your 70s

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40대 먹었던 건강한 식단이 70대 삶의 질을 결정한다는 하버드 대학의 새 연구가 발표됐다. 픽셀이미지

A new study from Harvard University has announced that a healthy diet in one's 40s determines the quality of life in one's 70s.

A new study by researchers at Harvard University in the United States has found that the diet enjoyed in one's 40s can affect quality of life in one's 70s. This was announced at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition held in Chicago on the 2nd (local time).

This study is based on data from over 100,000 participants in the Harvard Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, which are longitudinal studies tracking participants over 30 years since 1986. According to the research findings, individuals who maintained a healthy diet after their 40s were 43% to 84% more likely to be physically and mentally healthy in their 70s compared to those who did not.

Lead author Ann Julie Teshier stated in an email interview with UPI, "Diet is a key factor in preventing chronic diseases, but there has been little research comparing and investigating diets that encompass cognitive, physical, and mental health in relation to healthy aging." She also said, "A healthy diet prevents chronic diseases such as heart disease," and emphasized, "The importance of diet should be highlighted for healthy aging."

A healthy diet involves consuming plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, nuts, legumes, and low-fat dairy products.

On the other hand, meats containing trans fats, sodium, and processed meats are considered poor diets that harm future health.

The researchers conducted a dietary survey every four years on over 106,000 individuals aged 39 and above without chronic diseases. As of 2016, half of the study participants had died, and only 9.2% had avoided chronic diseases, maintained mental health, and survived until age 70.

Among various healthy diets such as the Mediterranean diet, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, and the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegeneration) diet, the research team selected the EAT-Lancet (Planetary Health Diet) as the best health diet. The EAT-Lancet recommends increasing the intake of vegetables, fruits, and grains while reducing the consumption of meat and sugar. Specifically, it advises consuming less than 14 grams of meat daily, no more than 195 grams of poultry, eggs, and fish, and no more than 250 grams of dairy products. It is called a sustainable diet because it is environmentally friendly.

Dr. Teshier stated, "It is truly interesting that the main diet for healthy aging actually benefits both our health and the health of the planet."

Reporter Yoo Jin 8823@kyunghyang.com

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'Diet in your 40s' determines the quality of life in your 70s