Table 4.
Results of multiple linear regression of the dietary patterns (score values) and bone statusa.
| Parameters | β-coefficient 95% | Confidence interval P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spine T-score | |||
| Dietary pattern 1 | 0.247 | 0.094, 0.609 | 0.008 |
| Dietary pattern 2 | 0.129 | −0.071, 0.427 | 0.159 |
| Dietary pattern 3 | 0.082 | −0.138, 0.368 | 0.368 |
| Dietary pattern 4 | 0.034 | −0.202, 0.296 | 0.707 |
| Femoral neck T-score | |||
| Dietary pattern 1 | 0.158 | −0.028, 0.316 | 0.099 |
| Dietary pattern 2 | 0.016 | −0.151, 0.178 | 0.869 |
| Dietary pattern 3 | 0.034 | –.134, 0.194 | 0.719 |
| Dietary pattern 4 | −0.091 | −0.354, 0.123 | 0.339 |
| Hip T-score | |||
| Dietary pattern 1 | 0.148 | −0.038, 0.334 | 0.117 |
| Dietary pattern 2 | 0.007 | −0.173, 0.187 | 0.937 |
| Dietary pattern 3 | −0.015 | −0.198, 0.168 | 0.873 |
| Dietary pattern 4 | −0.082 | −0.260, 0.100 | 0.382 |
| Whole body BMD | |||
| Dietary pattern 1 | 0.182 | −0.020, 0.020 | 0.051 |
| Dietary pattern 2 | 0.009 | 0.009, 0.049 | 0.925 |
| Dietary pattern 3 | 0.091 | −0.033, 0.007 | 0.325 |
| Dietary pattern 4 | −0.038 | −0.031, 0.010 | 0.681 |
Crude model.
Dietary pattern 1 = Milk and milk-rich beverages dietary pattern, Dietary pattern 2 = Dessert, cheese, and red meat dietary pattern, Dietary pattern 3 = Fruit-rich, biscuit, and crackers dietary pattern, Dietary pattern 4 = Oily fish, sports drink and seafood-rich dietary pattern.