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The Role of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Longevity

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Geriatric Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 April 2025 | Viewed by 1629

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Bartłomiej Konrad Sołtysik

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Department of Geriatrics, Healthy Ageing Research Centre (HARC), Medical University of Lodz, Central Teaching Hospital of the Medical University, Pomorska 251, 92-213 Łódź, Poland
Interests: geriatric medicine; geriatrics; geriatric psychiatry; geriatric assessment; geriatric nutrition; rehabilitation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the importance of diet and physical activity in promoting longevity has gained significant attention in scientific research. Understanding how these factors interplay to enhance lifespan and improve quality of life is crucial for addressing the global challenges posed by aging populations.

I am pleased to invite authors to contribute to a Special Issue of Nutrients entitled "The Role of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Longevity. This Special Issue explores the critical roles of healthy eating patterns and regular physical activity that promote longevity. The topic aligns impeccably with the journal's focus on nutrition and health, offering valuable insights into how diet and exercise can be optimized to extend life expectancy and improve overall well-being. The scope of this Special Issue includes but is not limited to, studies on nutritional strategies that promote healthy aging, the impact of physical activity on lifespan, the interaction between diet and exercise in aging, and the role of specific nutrients in longevity.

This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research that elucidates how diet and physical activity contribute to a longer, healthier life. Submissions may include original research articles, reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.

Suggested themes include:

  • Nutritional interventions for healthy aging;
  • Synergistic effects of diet and physical activity on longevity;
  • Impact of specific nutrients on aging processes;
  • Public health strategies focused on diet and physical activity to promote longevity.

The issue seeks to highlight both novel and established interventions that can be implemented to promote healthy aging across diverse populations. The research that bridges the gap between basic science and practical applications aims to provide exceeding recommendations for individuals and healthcare professionals.

Dr. Bartłomiej Konrad Sołtysik
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • longevity
  • healthy aging
  • nutrition
  • physical activity
  • exercise
  • nutritional interventions
  • chronic disease prevention
  • lifestyle factors
  • aging biomarkers

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Assessing Lifestyle in a Large Cohort of Undergraduate Students: Significance of Stress, Exercise and Nutrition
by Daniela Lucini, Ester Luconi, Luca Giovanelli, Giuseppe Marano, Giuseppina Bernardelli, Riccardo Guidetti, Eugenio Morello, Stefano Cribellati, Marina Marzia Brambilla and Elia Mario Biganzoli
Nutrients 2024, 16(24), 4339; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16244339 - 16 Dec 2024
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Background/Objectives: Lifestyle (in particular, nutrition and exercise) determines present and future youths’ health. The goal of the present study was to identify specific student groups who deserve precise lifestyle improvement interventions, tailored to their characteristics. Methods: An anonymous web-based questionnaire to assess lifestyle [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Lifestyle (in particular, nutrition and exercise) determines present and future youths’ health. The goal of the present study was to identify specific student groups who deserve precise lifestyle improvement interventions, tailored to their characteristics. Methods: An anonymous web-based questionnaire to assess lifestyle was posted on the websites of two main Italian Academic Institutions, and 9423 students voluntarily participated. A personalised immediate report was provided to improve compliance/motivation. We assessed age, sex, affiliation, anthropometrics, lifestyle components (nutrition, exercise, sedentariness, stress perception, smoking, alcohol, sleep), and the desire to be helped with lifestyle improvement. Cluster analysis was performed to identify healthy lifestyle groups among the students. Results: In total, 6976 subjects [age: 21 (20, 23) yrs; 3665 female, 3300 male] completed the questionnaire and were included. Of these students, 73.9% expressed the need for lifestyle improvement help, particularly for becoming physically active (66.7%), managing stress (58.7%), and improving nutrition (52.7%). We unveil three clusters of subjects, each corresponding to a distinct lifestyle pattern. The clusters are differentiated by exercise level and perceptions of stress/fatigue/somatic symptoms (cluster 1: 74.8% meet international exercise guidelines (IEGs), 67.4% have high stress perception, 49.1% drink 1–3 glasses of wine/beer per week, and 63.3% drink 0–1 glass of spirits per week; cluster 2: 75.6% meet IEGs, 75.7% have low/medium levels of stress perception, and 65.8% have low alcohol consumption; cluster 3: 72.5% do not meet IEGs, 77.6% have high stress perception, and 67.5% have low alcohol consumption). More active students present lower stress/somatic symptoms perception. Interestingly, the AHA diet score (nutrition quality) was not in the ideal range in any cluster (nevertheless, obesity was not of concern), being worst in cluster 3, characterized by higher stress perception (59.7% had poor nutrition quality). Those who were physically active but showed a high stress/fatigue perception were used to drinking alcohol. Conclusions: Students desire help to improve their lifestyle, and this approach might help identify specific student groups to whom LIs in Academic Institutions can be tailored to foster well-being and promote health. Full article
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From Evidence to Practice: A Narrative Framework for Integrating the Mediterranean Diet into Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
by Riya Gautam Naik, Sarah A. Purcell, Stephanie L. Gold, Victoria Christiansen, Leah D. D’Aloisio, Maitreyi Raman and Natasha Haskey
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 470; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030470 - 28 Jan 2025
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Emerging evidence underscores the pivotal role of diet in preventing and managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As our comprehension of the microbiome’s role in IBD expands, dietary modifications are increasingly recognized as potential adjuncts or primary therapeutic strategies. Key components of the Mediterranean [...] Read more.
Emerging evidence underscores the pivotal role of diet in preventing and managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As our comprehension of the microbiome’s role in IBD expands, dietary modifications are increasingly recognized as potential adjuncts or primary therapeutic strategies. Key components of the Mediterranean diet (MD)—including microbiota-accessible carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, and antioxidants—have demonstrated promise in enhancing gut microbiota diversity and reducing intestinal inflammation, making it a practical approach for managing IBD. Moreover, the MD offers additional benefits considering the rising prevalence of comorbid chronic inflammatory conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity in IBD patients. The purpose of this narrative review was to provide an overview of the feasibility and clinical outcomes of the MD and offer evidence-based guidance for researchers and practitioners on how to adapt the MD to patients with IBD. According to several cross-sectional and interventional studies, the MD is feasible for patients with IBD and confers several benefits, such as reduced inflammation, improved disease activity, and enhanced quality of life, with a strong adherence rate and minimal adverse effects. To facilitate knowledge translation, we provide a practical framework for integrating the MD as a nutritional therapy for IBD, including specific recommendations and messaging that researchers, practitioners, and patients can use. By synthesizing current evidence and offering actionable insights, the aim is to facilitate the integration of the MD into IBD management, with the potential to improve patient outcomes. Full article
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