Table 4.
Analyses for Neighborhood Indicators, Weight Control Practices and Resource Use
| Neighborhood Indicator | Tertile | Resource Use Physical Activity β coefficient (95% CI) | Resource Use Weight Control β coefficient (95% CI) | Food preparation equipment purchased in the past year (yes/no) PR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below Poverty† (%) | 2 | -0.08 (-0.23, 0.06) |
0.05 (-0.04, 0.14) |
1.09 (0.93, 1.28) |
| 3 | 0.02 (-0.14, 0.19) |
0.04 (-0.07, 0.15) |
1.36 (1.16, 1.59) |
|
| Food Stores | ≥1 vs <1 | -0.06 (-0.18, 0.07) |
0.03 (-0.04, 0.11) |
1.03 (0.92, 1.17) |
| Convenience Stores | ≥1 vs <1 | -0.02 (-0.14, 0.10) |
-0.04 (-0.12, 0.03) |
0.90 (0.80, 1.02) |
| Restaurants† | 2 | 0.06 (-0.09, 0.20) |
-0.02 (-0.11, 0.07) |
1.09 (0.96, 1.25) |
| 3 | -0.05 (-0.19, 0.09) |
0.09 (-0.004, 0.18) |
0.94 (0.82, 1.90) |
All models adjusted for age, sex, education, income and race
†All represent comparisons to tertile 1 (reference groups)