Health and Diet Literacy Lower Disability Risk by Improving Diet Quality

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Dr. Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Preventive Medicine & Public Health Specialist
Last Reviewed: September 24, 2025

Higher levels of health literacy and digital diet literacy are linked to better diet quality, which in turn is associated with lower disability risk among older adults. Improving the ability to understand and apply health and diet information may enhance diet quality, potentially reducing disability and supporting healthier aging. This emphasizes the practical benefit of strengthening both general and digital diet literacy to promote functional independence in later life.

Source: PubMed

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Date: September 24, 2025

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Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Dr. Rossello is a medical doctor specializing in Preventive Medicine and Public Health. He founded PreventiveMedicineDaily.com to provide evidence-based health information supported by authoritative medical research.
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