TABLE 4.
Cluster analysis comparing dietary intake and toenail concentrations of Se and Zn between healthy and unhealthy dietary patterns among individuals with low Se and Zn (less than or equal to the median).1
| CSI and food group intake | Group 1 (n = 22), unhealthy dietary pattern | Group 2 (n = 14), healthy dietary pattern | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Se intake (μg)2 | 28.8 | 55.8 | <0.001∗ |
| Zn intake (mg)2 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.007∗ |
| Whole grain (oz equivalents/day)2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| Fruit and vegetables (cup equivalents/day)2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| Added sugars (tsp equivalents/day)2 | 13.3 | 19.5 | 0.003∗ |
| CSI | 35.6 | 21.3 | 0.18 |
| Dairy intake (cups equivalents/day) | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.02∗ |
| Se concentration (μg/g) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.03∗ |
| Zn concentration (μg/g) | 116.3 | 117.8 | 0.88 |
| Fiber (g/day) | 16 | 15.7 | 0.33 |
| Fruit intake (cup equivalents/day) | 0.82 | 0.89 | 0.12 |
| Vegetables (cup equivalents/day) | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Added sugars from sugar-sweetened beverages (tsp equivalents/day) | 4.9 | 9.9 | 0.03∗ |
| Calcium (mg/day) | 853 | 934 | 0.04∗ |
| Red meat frequency (day) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Processed meat frequency (day) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.21 |
CSI, COVID-19 severity index. p≤0.05∗
1
Values represent mean CSI and dietary intake.
2
Variables used in the cluster analysis.