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Empirically derived eating patterns using factor or cluster analysis: a review

Newby, P. K., Tucker, Katherine L.·2004·Nutrition Reviews

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This paper reviews studies performed to date that have employed cluster or factor analysis to empirically derive eating patterns. Since 1980, at least 93 studies were published that used cluster or factor analysis to define dietary exposures, of which 65 were used to test hypotheses or examine associations between patterns and disease outcomes or biomarkers. Studies were conducted in diverse populations across many countries and continents and suggest that patterns are associated with many different biomarkers and disease outcomes, whether measured by cluster or factor analysis. Despite clear differences in approaches and interpretations, there is some evidence that underlying eating patterns are revealed by either method. Although the research considered herein has created a meaningful body of literature, refining both the factor and cluster analysis methods will help to further establish eating patterns as a sound dietary assessment method.

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Authors
Newby, P. K., & Tucker, K. L.
Affiliations
Tufts University (US)
Venue
Nutrition Reviews
Published
2004-05
Volume
62
Issue
5
Pages
177-203
ISSN
  • 0029-6643 (ISSN-L)
  • 1753-4887
OpenAlex
W2132149909
Cited by
1,248
References
130
Citations by year
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FWCI
19.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nutrition Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
U.S. Department of Agriculture (58‐1950‐4‐401)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Keywords
dietary habits, factor analysis, clustering, dietary assessment, biomarkers, disease outcome
MeSH terms
Diet, Factor Analysis, Statistical, Food Preferences, Health Status, Humans, Research Design, Nutrition Assessment, Cluster Analysis

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