Table 2 Multivariable logistic regression for factors associated with remaining within the normal1 BMI category from freshman year until responding to the current survey (n = 995)
Sophomore; (n = 323) | Juniors (n = 284) | Seniors (n = 388) | |
|---|---|---|---|
OR2 (95% CI3) | OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | |
Demographics | |||
Females (Ref. Males)4 | 0.64 (0.24, 1.73) | 1.77 (0.70, 4.49) | 1.07 (0.56, 2.05) |
Race (Ref. White) | |||
Black | 0.89 (0.16, 4.92) | –5 | –5 |
Asians | 1.61 (0.42, 6.21) | 1.35 (0.14, 13.44) | 3.31 (0.37, 29.97) |
Other | 0.67 (0.18, 2.54) | 0.66 (0.18, 2.50) | 0.67 (0.25, 1.80) |
Born outside US (Ref. US born) | 1.67 (0.18, 15.18) | 1.80 (0.30, 10.73) | 2.70 (0.30, 24.54) |
Exercise; 1 (never)— 10 (daily) | 1.05 (0.90, 1.24) | 0.97 (0.82, 1.15) | 1.07 (0.96, 1.21) |
Dietary habits | |||
Consumed ≥ 3 meals/day (Ref. < 3 meals/day) | 0.77 (0.34, 1.76) | 0.58 (0.24, 1.40) | 1.70 (0.95, 3.06) |
Never consumed fast food (Ref. at least once/week) | 3.78 (1.61, 8.88)** | 7.82 (2.14, 28.65)** | 0.91 (0.48, 1.72) |
Never consumed beverages (Ref. at least once/week) | 1.55 (0.55, 4.33) | 0.55 (0.21, 1.41) | 1.52 (0.77, 3.00) |
Never consumed alcohol (Ref. at least once/week) | 0.54 (0.24, 1.20) | 0.64 (0.25, 1.64) | 0.54 (0.26, 1.11) |
Tobacco consumption | |||
No (Ref. Yes) | 0.92 (0.30, 2.81) | 1.31 (0.46, 3.73) | 1.26 (0.62, 2.56) |
Psychosocial health; 1 (low)—10 (high) | 0.99 (0.75, 1.31) | 0.96 (0.70, 1.30) | 1.40 (1.12, 1.76)** |
Nagelkerke R2 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.14 |