Saturated Fatty Acid Intake Is Associated with Total Mortality in a Nationwide Cohort Study

Dietary intakes of total and specific types of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) in relation to total mortality remain largely unknown in China. We assessed the associations of total and individual SFA intakes with total mortality in a Chinese nationwide population. This prospective analysis included 7888 women and 6495 men, aged >20 y, from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (1989–2011). Cumulative mean of SFA intake was calculated based on 3 d...