Table 1 The twenty-five items from the FFQ used for classification of dietary patterns

Red meat (3 items)

 Hamburger, ground beef

 Processed beef, lamb

 Beef or lamb a main dish

Poultry (2 items)

 Processed chicken or turkey

 Chicken or turkey

Fish (4 items)

 White fish

 Salmon

 Canned tuna, tuna salad, etc

 Other fish

Dairy products (15 items)

 Cottage cheese

 Cream cheese, cheese spread

 American processed, cheddar cheese

 Low-fat cheese, mozzarella, ricotta

 Butter

 Milk (whole or 2%)

 Low-fat milk

 Evaporated milk

 Low-fat yoghurt

 Regular yoghurt

 Other dairy products

 Ice cream, milk shakes

 Ice milk, frozen yoghurt

 Meal replacement drink

 Hot chocolate

Eggs (1 item)