Table 5 Adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for underweight in girls (Japan, 2001–2008)
From: Lifestyle factors associated with underweight among Japanese adolescents: a cross-sectional study
Lifestyle variables | Total N | Underweight n (%) | AOR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exercise | ||||
Daily | 612 | 65 (10.6) | 1.00 | |
Sometimes | 132 | 17 (12.9) | 1.34 (0.75–2.39) | 0.331 |
None | 265 | 45 (17.0) | 1.64 (1.07–2.51) P for trend = 0.021 | 0.022 |
Skipping breakfast | ||||
Yes | 70 | 7 (10.0) | 0.67 (0.29–1.55) | 0.352 |
No | 939 | 120 (12.8) | 1.00 | |
Snacking after dinner | ||||
Always or often | 585 | 76 (13.0) | 1.08 (0.73–1.60) | 0.714 |
Seldom or none | 424 | 51 (12.0) | 1.00 | |
Snacking while watching television or reading books | ||||
Yes | 455 | 58 (12.8) | 0.97 (0.65–1.43) | 0.867 |
No | 554 | 69 (12.5) | 1.00 | |
Eating slowly | ||||
Yes | 259 | 56 (21.6) | 2.69 (1.81–3.98) | <0.001 |
No | 750 | 71 (9.5) | 1.00 | |