There appear to be no prospective studies that have considered
the association between dietary patterns and cancer and CVD
development or death from either disease in older adults. Limited
evidence in the area has explored diet in the form of individual
nutrients and outcomes of hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, type 2
diabetes, obesity, overall morbidity and overall mortality [13,14].
Such evidence suggests that with the exception of saturated fat, a
diet inconsistent with recommendations may not adversely influence
chronic disease in persons aged over 65 years.