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Food group factor loading for mainly dietary patterns using factor analysis
| Groups | Pattern A | Pattern B | Pattern C | Pattern D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals and starch | 0.938 | − | − | − |
| Vegetables and fruits | 0.531 | 0.480 | − | − |
| Meat and poultry | − | − | − | 0.905 |
| Milk and dairy products | − | − | 0.792 | − |
| Seafood | 0.472 | 0.378 | − | 0.404 |
| Eggs and related products | − | − | 0.783 | 0.349 |
| Beans and legumes | − | 0.933 | − | − |
| Variance explained (%) | 35.65 | 17.35 | 12.44 | 10.75 |
Notes: groups with factor loadings ≥0.3 and ≤ -0.3
