Table 3.
Factor loadings and explained variation of dietary patterns
| Food groups | Prudent diet | Western diet |
|---|---|---|
| Leafy vegetables | 0.75 | |
| Other vegetables | 0.72 | |
| Citrus fruits | 0.56 | 0.17 |
| Garlic/onion | 0.49 | |
| Low-fat dairy | 0.49 | 0.16 |
| Seasoning | 0.47 | |
| Starchy vegetables | 0.44 | 0.32 |
| Fruits | 0.39 | 0.33 |
| Legumes | 0.35 | |
| Cheese | 0.34 | |
| Fish | 0.34 | |
| Soya | 0.28 | |
| Poultry | 0.15 | |
| Vegetable oils | 0.14 | |
| Sweets | 0.56 | |
| Processed meat | 0.52 | |
| Fast food/snacks | -0.13 | 0.49 |
| Soft drinks | 0.43 | |
| Fruit juice | 0.32 | 0.42 |
| Organ meat | 0.41 | |
| High-fat dairy | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Refined grains | 0.38 | |
| Coffee group | 0.28 | |
| Whole grains | 0.10 | 0.28 |
| Nuts | 0.27 | |
| Pickles | 0.25 | |
| Egg | 0.18 | 0.23 |
| Red meat | 0.21 | |
| Solid oils | 0.19 | 0.20 |
Values < 0.1 were excluded for simplicity.