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. 2020 Apr 3;14(3):252–261. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2020.14.3.252

Table 1. PI and dietary intake levels of food components included in the PI calculation stratified by sex (KNHANES 2008–2016, n = 31,319).

Sex P value
Men Women
PI 12.68 ± 0.11 16.49 ± 0.12 < 0.001
Median 9.96 13.63
Caloric intake levels derived from food groups (kcal)1)
Whole grains 64.68 ± 1.43 75.94 ± 1.30 < 0.001
Vegetables 56.33 ± 0.50 59.17 ± 0.50 < 0.001
Fruits 57.97 ± 1.36 104.01 ± 1.98 < 0.001
Legumes 19.69 ± 0.49 21.22 ± 0.48 0.020
Soy products 33.57 ± 0.61 29.19 ± 0.53 < 0.001
Nuts and seeds 14.33 ± 0.53 17.91 ± 0.50 < 0.001
Seaweeds 1.81 ± 0.07 2.09 ± 0.07 0.001
Olive oil 0.74 ± 0.24 1.29 ± 0.25 < 0.001

Values are shown as means ± SE.

PI, phytochemical index; KNHANES, Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

1)Adjusted for age and total energy intake.