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. 2010 Aug 11;16(2):106–112. doi: 10.1007/s12199-010-0172-z

Table 4.

Multiple linear regression analysis on variables associated with bone mineral density among 829 men

Coefficient Standard error t P
Age (years) 0.000 0.000 1.0 0.337
BMI (kg/m2) 0.007 0.001 10.9 0.000
LRP5 A1330V polymorphisma −0.007 0.003 −2.4 0.018
Past history of exerciseb 0.014 0.005 2.8 0.005
Current exercisec 0.014 0.006 2.2 0.030
Smoking statusd 0.006 0.004 1.5 0.143
Alcohol intakee 0.008 0.004 1.9 0.056

Multiple linear regression analysis, adjusted R2 = 0.16

Past history of exercise was determined from exercise habits until the age of 20 years

BMI body mass index, LRP5 low-density lipoprotein receptor related protein 5

aLRP5 A1330V polymorphism was rated as 0 (AA genotype), 1 (AVgenotype) or 2 (VV genotype)

bPast history of exercise was rated as 0 (no), or 1 (yes)

cCurrent exercise was rated as 0 (≤2 days/week) or 1 (≥3 days/week)

dSmoking status was rated as 0 (no) or 1 (yes)

eAlcohol intake was rated as 0 (no) or 1 (yes)