Older people in long-lived parts of China who eat a lot of grains, starchy veggies, beans, and white meat may be more likely to become frail, according to this study.

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Association Between Dietary Patterns and Frailty in Chinese Longevity Regions: Evidence From the HABCS

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The study found that older adults in Chinese longevity areas who ate more grains, starchy veggies, legumes, and white meat were more likely to be frail, just as the claim says.

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Association Between Dietary Patterns and Frailty in Chinese Longevity Regions: Evidence From the HABCS

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DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaf122.3711

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