Table 3 Pearson’s correlation coefficients between pattern scores and anthropometric measurements, total energy and energy adjusted nutrient intakes ^a

BMI (Kg/m²)

0.173^*

−0.236^**

0.223^**

0.159^*

Waist circumference(cm)

0.233^*

−0.262^**

0.225^**

0.237^**

Percent body fat(%)

0.128

−0.024

0.249^**

−0.070

Energy^b(Kcal)

0.741**

0.095

0.428**

0.247**

Protein ( g)

−0.164*

−0.094

0.051

0.358**

Fat (g)

−0.099*

0.196*

0.344**

−0.135

Saturated fatty acids(g)

0.010

0.106

0.082

0.006

Mono unsaturated fatty acids(g)

−0.090

0.350**

0.232**

−0.060

Polyunsaturated fatty acids(g)

−0.124

0.009

0.203*

−0.051

α-Linolenic acid(g)

−0.048

−0.027

0.142

0.223**

Linoleic acid(g)

−0.120

−0.056

0.243**

−0.315**

Cholesterol(mg)

0.095

−0.129

−0.074

0.114

Carbohydrates(g)

0.221**

−0.050

0.009*

0.065

Dietary fibers(g)

0.143

0.411**

0.002

−0.148

Sucrose(g)

0.161*

0.099

0.005

0.083