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Table 2 Associations between self-perceived weight status at baseline and overweight 3 years later (Japan; 2002–2007) (n=1431)

From: Association between distorted body image and changes in weight status among normal weight preadolescents in Japan: a population-based cohort study

 

Total

Overweight

Crude

Adjusteda

 

N

n (%)

OR (95 % CI)

OR (95 % CI)

Self-perceived weight status

    

 Boys

    

  Thin

207

0 (0.0)

-

-

  Normal

480

12 (2.5)

1.00

1.00

  Heavy

36

4 (11.1)

4.79 (1.46–15.70)

4.66 (1.01–21.48)

 Girls

    

  Thin

151

0 (0.0)

-

-

  Normal

498

19 (3.8)

1.00

1.00

  Heavy

59

8 (13.6)

3.81 (1.59–9.13)

3.88 (1.56–9.65)

  1. OR odds ratio, 95 % CI 95 % confidence interval
  2. aAdjusted for age, exercise, eating speed, snacking after dinner, and hours of sleep at baseline