Figure 3

Factor loadings (correlation coefficients) for Vegetable, Fruit, and Lean Meat dietary pattern in the principle component analysis (n = 4009; weighted n = 99,249,927). Factor loadings were shown for selected food groups (≥ ± 0.2) for simplicity. Vegetable, Fruit, and Lean Meat (Factor 1) pattern was loaded heavily on vegetables in general, fruits/fruit juices, fish/sea food, poultry, soups, low-fat dairy, and legumes.