Table 3.
Factor-loading matrix of two dietary patterns (high vegetable intake pattern and high fat intake dietary pattern) identified in our population by factor analysis.
| Nutritional Variable | Dietary Patterns as Detected by Factor Analysis | |
|---|---|---|
| Factor 1: High Vegetable Intake Diet | Factor 2: High Fat Intake Diet | |
| Energy | 0.786 | −0.160 |
| Protein energy (%) | −0.156 | 0.163 |
| Total fat energy (%) | −0.127 | 0.921 |
| Saturated fat energy (%) | −0.446 | 0.217 |
| Monounsaturated fat energy (%) | −0.002 | 0.782 |
| Polyunsaturated fat energy (%) | −0.005 | 0.712 |
| Total carbohydrate energy (%) | 0.195 | −0.853 |
| Complex carbohydrate energy (%) | 0.009 | −0.384 |
| Simple carbohydrate energy (%) | 0.129 | −0.538 |
| Fiber | 0.814 | −0.307 |
| Vitamin A | 0.521 | 0.071 |
| Vitamin E | 0.779 | −0.002 |
| Fruit | 0.711 | −0.239 |
| Fruit and vegetables | 0.785 | −0.267 |
Coefficients with a significant contribution to the model (values ≥ 0.30) have been underscored.