"In summary, we found that greater quality of diet at midlife was strongly associated with increased odds of good health and well-being among individuals surviving to older ages. Maintaining physical, cognitive, and mental health with aging may provide a more powerful incentive for dietary change than simply prolonging life or avoiding any single chronic disease," researchers said.

There was more focus on plant foods, whole grains, and fish with reduced intake of red and processed meats.

The study also underlined the benefits of following a healthy diet which can boost the quality of aging.



Source: Medindia