Dietary patterns are associated with lower incidence of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged women: the Shanghai Women's Health Study

Abstract

We identified and characterized dietary patterns in middle-aged Chinese women by using cluster analysis. We identified a dietary pattern low in staple foods and high in dairy milk, which was associated with lower risk of T2D. Study of dietary patterns will help elucidate links between diet and disease, and contribute to the development of healthy eating guidelines for health promotion.