This long-term observational study examined the relationship between food group consumption and all-cause mortality over 15 years in middle-aged French men (n = 960). Dietary intake was assessed through 3-day food records, and Cox modeling was used to adjust for confounders, including diet quality.
Key Points:
Food groups independently associated with reduced mortality risk included:
- Milk (RR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.43–0.86).
- Fruits and vegetables (RR: 0.68, 95% CI: 0.46–0.98).
- Yogurts and cottage cheese (RR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.31–0.81).
- Other cheeses (RR: 0.62, 95% CI: 0.39–0.97).
- Bread (RR: 0.57, 95% CI: 0.37–0.89).
High sodium intake showed a nonsignificant trend toward increased mortality risk.
Diets featuring moderate consumption of diverse, nutrient-rich food groups align with dietary recommendations and are associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality in men. Balanced dietary patterns appear to promote longer life expectancy.
