Fat consumption and its association with age-related macular degeneration.

Objective: To evaluate associations between past dietary fat intake and the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Methods: Six thousand seven hundred thirty-four participants aged 58 to 69 years in 1990-1994 took part in this cohort study. Participants' nutrient intakes were estimated from a food frequency questionnaire at baseline.

Red meat and chicken consumption and its association with age-related macular degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older people, and diet has been postulated to alter risk of AMD. To evaluate associations between red meat and chicken intake and AMD, the authors conducted a cohort study of 6,734 persons aged 58-69 years in 1990-1994 in Melbourne, Australia. Meat intake was estimated from a food frequency questionnaire at baseline.