Table 3 Factor-loading matrix for dietary patterns identified in the study group*
Variable | “Western” DP | “Prudent” DP | “Traditional” DP |
|---|---|---|---|
Fats | 0.65 | ||
Sweets | 0.62 | ||
Refined grains | 0.60 | ||
High-fat cheese and cream | 0.60 | ||
Processed red/mixed meat | 0.59 | ||
Sugar & honey | 0.55 | ||
Chips | |||
Juices | |||
Fruits | 0.71 | ||
Vegetables | 0.66 | ||
Nuts, seeds and raisins | 0.61 | ||
Milk and low-fat dairy | 0.52 | ||
Unrefined grains | |||
Beverages | |||
Mixed dishes | 0.75 | ||
Soups | 0.69 | ||
Red meat | 0.61 | ||
Fish | 0.59 | ||
Low-fat poultry | |||
High-fat/processed poultry | |||
Potatoes | |||
Alcohol | |||
Percentage of variance explained (%) | 19.82 | 10.57 | 6.27 |