Table 2.

Factor loading matrix^a for the dietary patterns derived from the FFQ in the VA Normative Aging Study (n=594).

Foods or food groups	Prudent dietary pattern	Western dietary pattern
Fruit	0.55	—
Legumes	0.47	—
Cruciferous vegetables	0.70	—
Dark-yellow vegetables	0.62	—
Leafy vegetables	0.64	—
Other vegetables	0.76	—
Tomatoes	0.65	—
Seafood	0.39	—
Poultry	0.53	—
Condiments	0.40	—
Processed meat	—	0.59
Red meat	—	0.56
Refined grains	—	0.36
Butter	—	0.53
High-fat dairy products	—	0.39
Eggs	—	0.41
Fries	—	0.39
High-energy drinks	—	0.34

^aAbsolute values <0.30 were not shown in the table for simplicity.