Influence of climate factors on dietary habits: neurological and dietetic aspects
https://doi.org/10.21886/2712-8156-2026-7-1-34-40
Abstract
The article investigates the interrelation between climatic factors, eating habits, and nutritional status in people aged 45–65 years old, as well as its significance for cognitive health. The influence of temperature, seasonality, precipitation, and solar radiation on food accessibility, formation of food preferences, and consumption of nutrients are analyzed. Specific adaptations to climatic conditions and their effect on the risk of nutrient deficiency related to cognitive disorders are discussed. Strategies for diet correction aimed at maintaining proper nutrition and cognitive health under varying climatic conditions are proposed. This review is based on a systematic search of the literature in the following databases: PubMed, eLibrary.ru, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library.
About the Authors
A. A. Daudova
Makhachkala Clinical Hospital “Southern District Medical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anzhela A. Daudova, neurologist
Makhachkala
E. S. Kiparisova
Academy of Postgraduate Education Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Specialized Medical Care and Medical Technologies of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena S. Kiparisova, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Department of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation
Makhachkala
E. V. Ekusheva
Academy of Postgraduate Education Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Specialized Medical Care and Medical Technologies of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Evgeniya V. Ekusheva, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation
Makhachkala
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Daudova A.A., Kiparisova E.S., Ekusheva E.V. Influence of climate factors on dietary habits: neurological and dietetic aspects. South Russian Journal of Therapeutic Practice. 2026;7(1):34-40. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21886/2712-8156-2026-7-1-34-40
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