Table 2 Factor loading of food groups for two dietary patterns among the participants

Fruits

0.669

-0.172

Citrus

0.494

-0.171

Dried Fruits

0.363

-0.260

Vegetables

0.549

-0.171

Potato

0.237

0.342

Olives & Olive Oil

0.351

-0.338

Vegetable Oils

0.206

-0.278

Solid Fats

-0.020

0.419

Pickles

0.519

-0.099

Nuts

0.503

-0.145

Beans

0.452

0.039

Soy

0.248

-0.014

Low-Fat Dairy

0.415

-0.079

High-Fat Dairy

0.458

-0.139

Whole Grains

0.285

-0.226

Refined Grain

0.130

0.322

Red Meat

0.381

0.050

Poultry

0.369

0.050

Fish

0.450

-0.108

Processed Meats

0.159

0.297

Egg

0.298

0.234

Juices

0.267

-0.132

Sweetened Drinks

0.374

0.618

Sweet Desserts

0.293

0.637

Sugar

0.074

0.617

Chocolate

0.242

0.292

Snacks

0.217

0.281

Tea

0.122

0.450