Table 2.
Dietary patterns and factor loading matrix of older adults*
| Western | Vegetarian | Modern | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red meat | 0·605 | – | – |
| Alcohol beverages | 0·573 | – | – |
| Refined cereals | 0·538 | 0·233 | –0·282 |
| Eggs | 0·469 | – | – |
| Poultry | 0·450 | – | – |
| Fish/seafood | 0·431 | – | 0·265 |
| Coarse cereals | – | 0·653 | –0·317 |
| Mixed beans | – | 0·604 | – |
| Vegetables | – | 0·556 | – |
| Soyabeans | – | 0·481 | 0·321 |
| Potatoes | 0·223 | 0·331 | 0·260 |
| Dairy products | – | – | 0·662 |
| Nuts | 0·236 | – | 0·554 |
| Fruits | – | – | 0·409 |
*
Absolute values <0·20 were excluded for simplicity, absolute values ≥0·35 are emboldened.