Introduction: Associations of saturated fatty acids (SFA) with coronary heart disease (CHD) may depend on their food source. We examined the association of SFA intake from different food sources, with 15-year incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in elderly men in the Netherlands. Methods: Data were collected from 686 elderly men from the Zutphen Elderly Study, aged 65-85 years with no CHD or diabetes mellitus. At baseline (1985), habitual diet was assessed with a cross-check dietary history method. Information on vital status and incidence of CHD (fatal CHD and nonfatal myocardial infarction) until July 1, 2000 was assessed through municipal population registries and hospital or GP records. Hazard ratios (HR) were calculated with Cox proportional-hazards models, adjusted for age, lifestyle (smoking, BMI, physical activity, socioeconomic status, and alcohol consumption) and dietary factors including total energy, carbohydrates, protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids and dietary fibre....