logo
CanyamAI summaries for academic research
language
MobileMobile
  • Phone FeatureWeChat Mini Program
EnglishEnglish
noticeNotice
BlogBlog
delete
arrow
Return

Meal-specific dietary patterns relate to memory functioning

delete2026-04-28
delete0
delete
OA
AI
M
MK Maria Kossowska-Wywiał
O
OK Oksana Kublanova
A
AZ Adrianna Zając
J
JO Jakub Orłowski
G
GF Greta Front
P
PK Piotr Kulisz
P
PM Paweł Maciejewski
W
WB Weronika Bylina
A
Aneta Brzezicka *
DOI：10.3389/fnut.2026.1760033delete
deleteOriginal
deleteShare
deleteSave
View PDF
Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
This research addresses a critical gap in our understanding of how specific meals consumed during the day relate to cognitive function; particularly memory performance. While numerous studies have explored overall dietary patterns; few have considered the isolated effects of specific meals. Across two studies; we investigated subjective and objective measures of memory in relation to dietary habits and meal-specific consumption among adults aged 20 to 90 years. In Study 1; individuals consuming higher amounts of foods with potential adverse health effects; especially during supper; reported significantly poorer subjective memory functioning. Cheese consumption at supper emerged as the strongest predictor; with frequent cheese eaters rating their memory performance noticeably worse. Study 2 extended these findings by examining objective memory performance. Both Western-style and animal-based suppers were independently associated with poorer episodic recognition memory; with the strongest negative effects observed in younger adults. Detailed analysis revealed milk-based products and sweets as the most detrimental supper components for episodic recognition memory performance. Contrary to expectations; adherence to plant-based diet did not mitigate the negative effects of unhealthy supper choices on cognitive function. Our findings emphasize the importance of meal-specific dietary analysis. Recognizing meal-specific patterns may provide a more accurate understanding of how individual meals are associated with overall diet quality and cognitive functioning.
Keywords:
cognitive function
western-style diet
episodic recognition memory
evening eating patterns
meal-specific dietary analysis
AI Summary

AI Summary

Key information extracted from the uploaded paper, including a brief overview, abstract, background, key highlights, visual analysis, and future outlook.

Journal

Frontiers in Nutrition cover
Frontiers in Nutrition
IF:
5.1
Papers:
1.3W
Citations:
3.9W

Organization

No organization information available