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Nutrition Physical Activity and Other Lifestyle Factors in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline and Dementia

3.75 CE Hours
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About the Course

Multiple factors contribute to cognitive decline, with advanced age being the main independent risk factor, followed by genetic, socioeconomic, and environmental determinants, including nutrition and physical activity. As the global population ages, dementia cases are projected to rise, underscoring the need for prevention strategies. This review synthesizes evidence on the relationship between dietary patterns, supplements, physical activity, sleep quality, and social engagement with cognitive function. While some findings, such as the benefits of the Mediterranean and MIND diets, are encouraging, other results are inconclusive. The review highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to prevent or delay the onset of cognitive decline and dementia, a leading global cause of disability.

This course is based on the reading online article, Nutrition Physical Activity and Other Lifestyle Factors in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline and Dementia created by Ligia J. Dominguez, M.D. et al in 2021.

Publication Details

Publication Date: MDPI; Nutrients Nov 2021

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Ligia J. Dominguez, M.D.
Ligia J. Dominguez, M.D. is an Assistant Professor and Staff Physician on the Geriatric Unit in the Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties of the University of Palermo, Italy. Dr. Dominguez's research interests cover the fields of diabetes and its complications, nutrition and metabolism, and mineral metabolism, in relation to aging.
Nicola Veronese, M.D.
Nicola Veronese, M.D. is a certified trained geriatrician, currently working as Senior Researcher in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, at the University of Palermo, Italy. His research is mainly epidemiological and focuses on the most common diseases affecting older people, such as osteoarticular conditions. In particular, he is interested in osteoarthritis, frailty, sarcopenia, and osteoporosis as conditions that can impact the daily life of older people and in other topics such as comprehensive geriatric assessment, nutritional issues, and meta-research.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists,nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 List at least 5 dietary patterns and/or components that have demonstrated empirical support for influencing cognitive decline.
  2. 2 List at least 3 dietary patterns and/or components that have demonstrated mixed or no empirical support for influencing cognitive decline.
  3. 3 Discuss at least 2 non-dietary factors that together with diet may influence cognitive decline.

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Course Details

3.75 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103687

Related Topics

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Availability

This course is available until Feb 13th, 2035.

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