Table 2.
Factor loading matrix for major dietary patterns identified in NAFLD patients
| Food groups | Western pattern | Iranian pattern | Healthy pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-fat dairies | 0.717 | ||
| Low-fat dairies | 0.662 | ||
| Red meat | 0.305 | ||
| White meat | 0.445 | 0.440 | 0.490 |
| Refined grains | 0.742 | 0.438 | |
| Whole grains | −0.226 | ||
| Potato | 0.591 | 0.203 | |
| Eggs | 0.590 | ||
| Legumes | 0.223 | 0.323 | |
| Nuts | 0.318 | ||
| Vegetables | 0.432 | ||
| Fruits | 0.449 | ||
| Coffee and tea | 0.593 | ||
| Sugars | 0.238 | 0.542 | |
| Soft drinks | 0.669 | ||
| Vegetable oils | 0.460 | ||
| Hydrogenated fats | 0.592 | ||
| Variance explained | 14.89% | 9.57% | 8.51% |
Notes: Absolute values less than 0.2 are not displayed for simplicity. Numbers in bold indicated main food groups with significant correlation (>0.3) within each dietary pattern.
Abbreviation: NAFLD, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.