Table 1 Factor loading matrix for the two major dietary patterns

White rice

0.41

0.42

Whole grains

0.35

Noodle

−0.50

Cereal

Flour and bread

−0.59

Cookie, cracker and chip

−0.46

Instant products

−0.47

Fast Food

−0.36

Potatoes

0.31

Sweet potatoes

0.29

Sweet

0.32

Legumes

−0.26

Nuts and Seeds

0.37

Vegetables

0.66

Mushroom

Fruits

−0.26

Red meats

0.21

Poultry

−0.42

Meat products

Eggs

−0.30

Fish

0.26

Shellfish

0.25

Seaweeds

0.28

Milks and ice cream

−0.30

−0.34

Yoghurt and cheese

−0.28

Oils

0.53

Fats

−0.41

0.37

Carbonated beverage

−0.27

Beverages

Oriental sauce

0.72

Seasonings

−0.24

0.62