Table 1 Factor-loading matrix for 3 major dietary patterns among smokers without respiratory disease¹

Legumes

–

−0.29

0.52

Potatoes

–

–

0.49

Fish

–

−0.32

0.45

Eggs

0.21

–

0.44

Vegetables

–

−0.62

0.43

Dairy desserts

−0.22

–

0.48

Fruit

–

−0.55

0.41

Nuts and dried fruit

0.39

–

0.32

Poultry

−0.36

–

0.24

Refined grains

−0.30

0.38

0.46

Whole grains

–

0.41

0.41

Sweets and desserts

–

0.33

0.39

Cured and red meats

0.22

0.43

0.35

Sugary drinks

–

0.46

0.22

Dairy products

–

0.27

–

Low-calorie drinks

−0.25

–

–

Wine

0.63

–

–

Beer

0.59

–

–

Distilled drinks

0.42

–

−0.21

Percentage of variance explained (%)

8.3

9.9

12.8