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Table 5 aDietary patterns of Mexican health students and professionals (n = 319)

From: Unhealthy dietary patterns among healthcare professionals and students in Mexico

Food groups

Traditional Westernized

Healthy

Animal protein and

Alcoholic beverages

Bakery products and cookies

0.637

- 0.160

0.204

Sugars

0.594

0.088

0.184

Refined cereals

0.537

0.109

0.357

Fast food

0.483

0.046

0.416

Tubers

0.470

0.284

0.060

Legumes

0.446

0.100

- 0.185

Autochthonous cereals

0.413

0.047

- 0.057

Sweetened drinks

0.409

0.002

0.144

Animal fats

0.387

0.138

0.075

Milk

0.349

- 0.031

0.001

Vegetables

0.189

0.752

- 0.161

Fruits

0.203

0.660

- 0.154

Whole grains

0.147

0.511

- 0.088

Water

- 0.254

0.438

0.000

Nuts

- 0.123

0.433

0.098

White meat

- 0.146

0.406

0.345

Fish and seafood

- 0.023

0.344

0.335

Cheese

0.141

0.326

0.131

Vegetable fats

0.205

0.310

- 0.018

Natural fruit juices

0.051

0.227

0.186

Red meat

0.130

- 0.084

0.631

Eggs

- 0.006

0.007

0.590

Processed meats

0.230

0.121

0.562

Alcoholic beverages

- 0.011

- 0.049

0.534

Industrial sauces

0.236

0.015

0.338

Variance (%)

14.18

8.78

6.32

  1. aDietary patterns were generated using principal component analyses