Combined association of dietary fibre and cognitive function with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in older adults.

Key MessagesThe inadequate dietary fibre intake and cognitive impairment often coexist in older adults, but the combined effect of dietary fibre and cognitive function on mortality is still unknown.This study evaluated the combined effect of dietary fibre and cognitive impairment on mortality among older adults with a 13-year follow-up in the United States, based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).The results provided evidence of the importance of early screening and intervention for dietary fibre intake and cognitive function, and suggested the joint effect of dietary fibre and cognitive function on mortality could be significant for public health in older adults.