Introduction
weight loss, undernutrition
UNDERNUTRITION, UNDERNUTRITION
Undernutrition, defined as insufficient food and/or nutrient intake that results in altered body composition and unplanned weight loss,Causes of undernutrition are increased nutrient requirements, inadequate dietary intake and reduced nutrient bioavailability,To date, most studies have focused on the impact of diet on physical function,The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is a nutrient-dense dietary pattern with proven anti-inflammatory benefitsPhysical exercise has positive effects on cognition,The PROtein enriched MEDiterranean Diet and EXercise (PROMED-EX) randomised controlled trial (RCT) aims to determine the effects of a protein-enriched MedDiet, with and without exercise, in comparison with standard care, on nutritional status in adults at risk of undernutrition and cognitive decline. PROMED-EX is part of the European ‘PROMED-COG’ Project, funded under the Horizon Joint Programming Initiative ‘A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life’ to establish evidence for the balance between diet and physical activity for preventing undernutrition and promoting healthy neurocognitive ageing.