Why obese older adults find it harder to stick to the Mediterranean diet
Abstract P098: The Association Between Obesity Status and Long-Term Adherence to Mediterranean Diet in the PREDIMED Trial
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Obesity consistently reduced diet adherence across all three intervention groups, despite different dietary focuses.
Most people assume that if you give someone a diet they like (e.g., nuts or olive oil), they’ll stick to it—but here, obesity undermined adherence regardless of the diet type.
Practical Takeaways
If you're coaching older adults on heart-healthy diets, assume adherence will be harder for those with obesity—and plan for extra support.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Obesity consistently reduced diet adherence across all three intervention groups, despite different dietary focuses.
Most people assume that if you give someone a diet they like (e.g., nuts or olive oil), they’ll stick to it—but here, obesity undermined adherence regardless of the diet type.
Practical Takeaways
If you're coaching older adults on heart-healthy diets, assume adherence will be harder for those with obesity—and plan for extra support.
Publication
Journal
Circulation
Year
2013
Authors
Jessica Cohen, Eric B Rimm, Miguel A Martínez-González, Jordi Salas-Salvadó, María I Covas, Dolores Corella, Rosa M Lamuela-Raventós, Ramón Estruch