Table 5.
Multivariable association between dietary patterns scores and spot urinary Na-to-K ratio
| Dietary patterns scores | Standardized β coefficient | 95% confidence interval for β | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional dietary pattern | |||
| Crude | − 0.12 | − 0.22, − 0.10 | 0.001 |
| Adjusteda | − 0.14 | − 0.24, − 0.11 | 0.001 |
| Western dietary pattern | |||
| Crude | 0.06 | 0.02, 0.14 | 0.008 |
| Adjusteda | 0.06 | 0.01, 0.16 | 0.021 |
| DASH dietary score | |||
| Crude | − 0.11 | − 0.05, − 0.02 | 0.001 |
| Adjusteda | − 0.12 | − 0.05, − 0.02 | 0.001 |
| Mediterranean dietary score | |||
| Crude | − 0.06 | − 0.08, − 0.01 | 0.013 |
| Adjusteda | − 0.07 | − 0.09, − 0.01 | 0.009 |
Linear regression models were used
aAdjusted for age, sex, body mass index, energy intake