Table 5.
Regression analysis of mental distress and significant variables for mature men.
| Independent Variable | Coefficient | Standard Deviation | t-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 1.171 | 0.697 | 1.679 |
| Middle East/North Africa (MENA) | 1.382 | 0.415 | 3.330 * |
| Education | −0.536 | 0.246 | −2.180 * |
| Exercise (Moderate) | −0.463 | 0.428 | −1.080 |
| Exercise (High) | −0.584 | 0.476 | −1.228 |
| Whole Grain (Moderate) | −0.703 | 0.423 | −1.660 |
| Whole Grain (High) | 0.268 | 0.475 | 0.563 |
| Dairy (Moderate) | 0.391 | 0.448 | 0.872 |
| Dairy (High) | −0.697 | 0.495 | −1.409 |
| Caffeine (Moderate) | −0.833 | 0.529 | −1.575 |
| Caffeine (High) | 0.185 | 0.430 | 0.429 |
| Fruits (Moderate) | −0.140 | 0.485 | −0.288 |
| Fruits (High) | 0.529 | 0.492 | 1.075 |
| Nuts (Moderate) | −0.918 | 0.428 | −2.146 * |
| Nuts (High) | −1.069 | 0.570 | −1.876 |
| HGI Food (Moderate) | 0.683 | 0.439 | 1.556 |
| HGI Food (High) | 0.211 | 0.503 | 0.418 |
| Meat (Moderate) | 0.262 | 0.599 | 0.437 |
| Meat (High) | 0.773 | 0.575 | 1.344 |
| Vegetables (Moderate) | −0.690 | 0.450 | −1.534 |
| Vegetables (High) | −0.920 | 0.488 | −1.885 |
* Statistically significant with α = 0.05.