Table 2 Loading factor for foods and food groups based on major dietary patterns derived from principal component analysis^a

Sweets and desserts

0.672

-

-

-

Nuts

0.604

-

-

-

Soft drink

0.585

-

-

-

Snacks

0.532

-

-

-

Broth

0.531

-

-

-

Condiment

0.512

-

-

-

Sugars

0.489

-

-

-

Mayonnaise

0.444

-

-

-

Processed meats

-

0.579

-

-

Fish

-

0.520

-

-

Organ meats

-

0.505

-

-

Yoghurt drink

-

-

-

-

Dried fruits

-

-

0.604

-

Canned fruits

-

-

0.580

-

Fruit juice

-

-

0.491

-

Olive

-

-

0.376

-

Tomatoes

-

-

-

0.648

Green leafy vegetables

-

-

-

0.486

Other vegetables

-

-

-

0.456

Fruits

-

-

0.30

0.364

Potatoes

-

-

-

-

French fries

-

-

-

-

Red meats

-

-

-

0.425

Refines grain

-

-

-

-

Vegetable oils

-

-

-

-

Low-fat dairy products

-

-

-

-

Salt

-

-

-

-

Eggs

-

-

-

-

Cruciferous vegetables

-

-

-

-

Poultry

-

-

-

-

Butter

-

-

-

-

Margarine

-

-

-

-

Pickles

-

-

-

-

Tea

-

-

-

-

Legumes

-

-

-

-

Coffee

-

-

-

-

Hydrogenated fats

-

-

0.314

-

High-fat dairy products

-

-

-

-

Whole grain

-

-

-

-

Yellow vegetables

-

-

-

-

Total variation explained

6.87

4.12

3.86

3.78