Table 3.
Multivariate logistic regression models for the assessment of the potential effect of animal-sourced and plant-sourced protein intake on students’ weight status, with adjustments for covariates.
| Model 1 | p | Model 2 | p | Model 3 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal protein (g) | 1.005 (0.997; 1.014) |
0.237 | 1.003 (0.992; 1.014) |
0.600 | 1.002 (0.991; 1.013) |
0.743 |
| Plant protein (g) | 0.969 (0.952; 0.987) |
<0.001 * | 0.963 (0.936; 0.990) |
0.009 * | 0.964 (0.936; 0.992) |
0.012 * |
| Mean energy intake (kcal) | - | 1.000 (1.000; 1.001) |
0.534 | 1.000 (1.000; 1.001) |
0.548 | |
| Age (years) | - | - | 0.844 (0.677; 1.052) |
0.132 | ||
| Sex (girl vs. boy) | - | - | 1.649 (1.167; 2.331) |
0.005 * | ||
| Physical activity (no vs. yes) | - | - | 0.509 (0.339; 0.763) |
0.001 * |
Data are presented as Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval). Level of significance set at * p < 0.05.