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TABLE 2.

Nutrient intake according to factor and DASH score quartile: PIN study, 1996–2005¹

	Factor 1		Factor 2		Factor 3		Factor 4		DASH
	Q1 (n = 786)	Q4 (n = 785)	Q1 (n = 786)	Q4 (n = 785)	Q1 (n = 785)	Q4 (n = 785)	Q1 (n = 786)	Q4 (n = 785)	Q1 (n = 714)	Q4 (n = 837)
Energy intake, kcal/d	2310 ± 980	2610 ± 940*	1870 ± 560	3240 ± 1080*	2230 ± 820	2860 ± 1110*	2130 ± 830	2700 ± 960*	2720 ± 1080	2250 ± 750*
Saturated fat, g/d	31 ± 16	30 ± 14*	21 ± 8	43 ± 17*	28 ± 13	36 ± 17*	25 ± 13	35 ± 15*	38 ± 18	24 ± 10*
Sodium, mg/d	2680 ± 1260	3240 ± 1210*	2340 ± 860	3790 ± 1360*	2840 ± 1080	3310 ± 1410*	2370 ± 1010	3460 ± 1200*	3250 ± 1370	2700 ± 970*
Fiber, g/d	15 ± 7	29 ± 11*	17 ± 8	27 ± 12*	21 ± 9	23 ± 12*	22 ± 11	22 ± 9*	17 ± 9	26 ± 10*
Folate, mg/d	364 ± 162	619 ± 244*	396 ± 175	598 ± 242*	469 ± 206	529 ± 250*	472 ± 235	505 ± 202*	424 ± 199	551 ± 225*
Vitamin C, mg/d	174 ± 132	270 ± 148*	208 ± 112	233 ± 170*	174 ± 107	288 ± 179*	211 ± 146	235 ± 137*	185 ± 131	246 ± 129*
Vitamin A, μg REs/d	954 ± 534	2360 ± 1240*	1360 ± 860	1870 ± 1180*	1490 ± 840	1780 ± 1150*	1600 ± 1100	1600 ± 989	1160 ± 732	2060 ± 1100*

Values are means ± SDs; n = 3143. *Different from Q1, P < 0.05. Factor 1 includes high factor loadings for fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, carrots, green salads, sweet potatoes, low-fat milk, yogurt, high-fiber and highly fortified cereals, nonfried chicken and fish, and wheat bread. Factor 2 includes high factor loadings for beans, corn, French fries, hamburgers or cheeseburgers, white potatoes, fried chicken, spaghetti dishes, cheese dishes such as macaroni and cheese, cornbread or hushpuppies, processed meats, biscuits, and ice cream. Factor 3 includes high factor loadings for collard greens, coleslaw or cabbage, red meats, fried chicken and fish, processed meats, cornbread or hushpuppies, eggs or egg biscuits, gravy, whole milk, and vitamin C–rich drinks. Factor 4 includes high factor loadings for shellfish, pizza, salty snacks, candies, pancakes, tacos or burritos, and cakes or cookies. DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension; PIN, Pregnancy, Infection, and Nutrition; Q, quartile; RE, retinol equivalent.