Table 3:
Comparison of subject allocations to zBMI and multivariate zHeight + zWeight classes. Comparing these allocations when considering trajectories from birth until 5 years of age.
| zHeight+ zWeight zBMI | Gradual Increase to High | Sharp Increase to High | Slight Increase, Slight Decrease to Expected | All zBMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) zHeight: Sharp Decrease to Low | 29 (9.15%) | 89 (28.08%) | 199 (62.78%) | 317 (100%) |
| zWeight: Gradual Decrease to Low | ||||
| (ii) zHeight: Gradual Decrease to Low | 17 (8.33%) | 88 (43.14%) | 99 (48.53%) | 204 (100%) |
| zWeight: Gradual Decrease to Below Expected | ||||
| (iii) zHeight: Sharp Decrease, Sharp Increase to Below Expected | 23 (32.39%) | 20 (28.17%) | 28 (39.44%) | 71 (100%) |
| zWeight: Sharp Decrease, Sharp Increase to Expected | ||||
| (iv) zHeight: Sharp Decrease, Sharp Increase, Gradual Decrease to Below Expected | 17 (5.99%) | 155 (54.58%) | 112 (39.44%) | 284 (100%) |
| zWeight: Gradual Increase, Gradual Decrease to Expected | ||||
| (v) zHeight: Sharp Decrease, Sharp Increase to Expected | 63 (26.36%) | 133 (55.65%) | 43 (17.99%) | 239 (100%) |
| zWeight: Sharp Increase to High | ||||
| TOTAL | 149 (13%) | 485 (44%) | 481 (43%) | 1115(100%) |