Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Intake Is Positively Associated With Cognitive Executive Functions in Older Adults of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

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Authors

Anne‐Julie Tessier · McGill University

Nancy Presse · Université de Sherbrooke

Elham Rahme · McGill University Health Centre

Guylaine Ferland · Montreal Heart Institute

Louis Bherer · Montreal Heart Institute

Stéphanie Chevalier · McGill University Health Centre

Abstract

This large cohort study suggests a specific role for dairy components in executive function phonemic verbal fluency and memory. Dairy product intake, a modifiable factor, may be targeted in cognitive health-promoting interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Nutritional Studies and Diet Diet and metabolism studies Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series A

Volume 76, Issue 12, pp. 2223-2231

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glab165

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