[Resource] Body Mass Index and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), this study found that older adults with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) had better memory performance and lower rates of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compared to those who were underweight or obese. No association was found between changes in BMI and cognitive change over a three-year period.

About the Researcher

Dr. Nadine Akbar leads research at Humber River Health focused on marginalized older adults and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.

Associations between Body Mass Index (BMI) and cognitive performance among older adults