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. 2016 Apr 6;146(5):1068–1075. doi: 10.3945/jn.115.225078

TABLE 3.

Differences in the Food4Me FFQ food group intakes (g/d) in European adults between screening and baseline as assessed with multiple linear regression and correlation coefficients1

Time point2 Correlation coefficient4
Screening Baseline P value3 Crude Energy adjusted
Rice, pasta, grains, and starches 76.2 ± 57.8 70.2 ± 56.5 0.08 0.52 0.45
Savory food (lasagna, pizza) 36.6 ± 33.3 34.7 ± 35.4 0.34 0.65 0.65
White bread (rolls, tortillas, crackers) 53 ± 95.4 44.2 ± 73.9 0.07 0.76 0.76
Whole meal, brown breads, and rolls 103 ± 131 86.3 ± 102 0.01 0.75 0.69
Breakfast cereals and porridge 56.9 ± 73 52.8 ± 73.4 0.35 0.81 0.80
Biscuits 28.1 ± 46.1 22.4 ± 40.8 0.03 0.61 0.60
Cakes, pastries, and buns 15.7 ± 17.4 14.6 ± 16.8 0.34 0.57 0.54
Milk 185 ± 215 170 ± 199 0.21 0.7 0.66
Cheeses 38.5 ± 36.7 35.7 ± 35.5 0.17 0.64 0.67
Yogurts 70.9 ± 89.4 76.6 ± 119 0.27 0.66 0.61
Ice cream, creams, and desserts 21.9 ± 22 21.5 ± 25.4 0.74 0.61 0.59
Eggs and egg dishes 30.8 ± 49.4 29.2 ± 41.9 0.55 0.75 0.68
Fats and oils (e.g., butter, low-fat spreads) 19.7 ± 17.3 18.5 ± 15.1 0.16 0.7 0.69
Potatoes and potato dishes 55.4 ± 56.6 53.1 ± 51.5 0.46 0.74 0.71
Chipped, fried, and roasted potatoes 14.8 ± 16.8 15.5 ± 17.5 0.49 0.77 0.75
Peas, beans, lentils, and vegetable dishes 31.9 ± 33.8 33.1 ± 47.5 0.56 0.79 0.78
Green vegetables 43.6 ± 49.9 38.9 ± 39.5 0.07 0.68 0.70
Carrots 22.6 ± 36.2 19.4 ± 20.5 0.11 0.67 0.66
Salad vegetables (e.g., lettuce) 51.2 ± 57.4 47.5 ± 46.6 0.06 0.77 0.78
Other vegetables (e.g., onions) 55.2 ± 50.2 51.8 ± 47.3 0.24 0.75 0.74
Tinned fruit or vegetables 2.2 ± 8.8 1.9 ± 6.3 0.45 0.42 0.46
Bananas 41.1 ± 50.5 37.6 ± 43.8 0.26 0.81 0.82
Other fruit (e.g., apples, pears, oranges) 246 ± 214 218 ± 196 0.02 0.8 0.81
Nuts and seeds, herbs, and spices 4.8 ± 7.6 4.9 ± 9.4 0.91 0.68 0.67
Fish and fish products/dishes 48.3 ± 40.2 47 ± 42.2 0.60 0.75 0.73
Bacon and ham 18.1 ± 24.9 17.8 ± 27.3 0.81 0.76 0.73
Red meat (e.g., beef, veal, lamb, pork) 38.4 ± 36 36.8 ± 33.4 0.40 0.74 0.73
Poultry (chicken and turkey) 26.2 ± 36.2 22.7 ± 24.5 0.05 0.59 0.58
Meat products (e.g., burgers and sausages) 46 ± 53.1 40 ± 37.8 0.03 0.65 0.64
Alcoholic beverages 134 ± 173 139 ± 207 0.69 0.89 0.87
Sugars, syrups, preserves, and sweeteners 4.7 ± 10.3 4.5 ± 9.1 0.66 0.85 0.81
Confectionary and savory snacks 16.7 ± 20.8 15.9 ± 21.7 0.56 0.71 0.64
Soups, sauces, and miscellaneous foods 103 ± 80.9 92.7 ± 75.4 0.03 0.71 0.68
Teas and coffees 593 ± 505 579 ± 484 0.67 0.81 0.68
Other beverages (e.g., fruit juices, squash) 238 ± 289 223 ± 277 0.35 0.75 0.74
1

Values represent means ± SDs, n = 567.

2

Mean difference between screening and baseline questionnaires was 2.7 ± 0.9 wk.

3

Multiple linear regression between screening and baseline FFQs adjusted for country, time of FFQ completion, age, sex, and energy intake at screening.

4

Spearman correlation coefficient between screening and baseline FFQs. All results were significant to P < 0.001.