DISCUSSION
Of the 5 major dietary patterns identified in this cohort of
California women, only the plant-based and salad and wine
patterns were associated with breast cancer risk overall. Greater
adherence to the plant-based diet was associated with a reduced
risk of breast cancer, whereas greater adherence to the salad and
wine pattern was associated with an increased risk. The latter
finding was only slightly attenuated when overall alcohol consumption
was accounted for