TABLE 5.
HEI-2010 scores associated with clusters1
| HEI-2010 | Cluster 0 | Cluster 1 | Cluster 2 | Cluster 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total score | 50.99 ± 0.31a | 43.80 ± 0.58b | 53.83 ± 0.90c | 61.60 ± 1.04d |
| Component 1 (total vegetables) | 3.06 ± 0.03 | 2.96 ± 0.08 | 3.12 ± 0.11 | 3.21 ± 0.13 |
| Component 2 (greens and beans) | 1.32 ± 0.03a,c | 1.06 ± 0.09b | 1.05 ± 0.12b | 1.81 ± 0.26c |
| Component 3 (total fruit) | 2.20 ± 0.03a | 1.28 ± 0.09b | 3.33 ± 0.12c | 2.55 ± 0.18d |
| Component 4 (whole fruit) | 2.15 ± 0.04a | 1.38 ± 0.10b | 2.96 ± 0.23c | 2.67 ± 0.23c |
| Component 5 (whole grains) | 2.68 ± 0.08a | 1.10 ± 0.10b | 3.42 ± 0.25c | 4.84 ± 0.30d |
| Component 6 (dairy) | 5.19 ± 0.07 | 5.31 ± 0.18 | 5.04 ± 0.21 | 5.58 ± 0.33 |
| Component 7 (total protein foods) | 4.27 ± 0.02a | 3.97 ± 0.08b | 3.15 ± 0.15c | 4.24 ± 0.09a |
| Component 8 (seafood and plant protein) | 2.10 ± 0.04a | 1.49 ± 0.08b | 1.70 ± 0.15c | 3.81 ± 0.15d |
| Component 9 (FA ratio) | 5.16 ± 0.07a | 4.66 ± 0.13b | 5.17 ± 0.30a,b | 6.24 ± 0.27c |
| Component 10 (sodium) | 4.19 ± 0.06a | 4.22 ± 0.14a | 5.00 ± 0.30b | 4.63 ± 0.26a,b |
| Component 11 (refined grains) | 6.33 ± 0.07a | 4.74 ± 0.20b | 4.88 ± 0.22c | 7.31 ± 0.29d |
| Component 12 (SOFAAS calories) | 12.35 ± 0.15a | 11.62 ± 0.35a | 15.01 ± 0.45b | 14.71 ± 0.32b |
1
Values are means ± SEs; n = 10,697 adults aged ≥19 y. Data are from NHANES 2009–2012. Cluster analysis was performed among pasta consumers (nonconsumers were defined as cluster 0); clusters were developed with standardized z scores of food group intakes. Means without a common superscript letter differ, P < 0.05 (from regression analyses comparing clusters). HEI-2010, Healthy Eating Index–2010; SOFAAS, solid fat, alcohol, and added sugars.