Table 3.
Adjusted logistic regression for risk of child obesity among 571 Mexican children, Tijuana and Tecate, Mexicoa
| Variable | Odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| TV in English | |
| Yes | 1.60 (1.06–2.41) |
| No | 1.00b |
| Perceived food insecurity | |
| Yes | 1.57 (1.05–2.36) |
| No | 1.00b |
| Taco consumption | |
| ≥1×/week | 0.64 (0.43–0.96) |
| ≤1×/month | 1.00b |
| Breakfast (Daily) | |
| Yes | 0.69 (0.46–1.04) |
| No | 1.00b |
| Pizza | |
| ≥1×/week | 0.71 (0.48–1.07) |
| ≤1×/month | 1.00b |
| Child sex | |
| Female | 0.64 (0.43–0.96) |
| Male | 1.00b |
| Age group (years) | |
| 8–9 | 1.00b |
| 10–11 | 1.16 (0.70–1.93) |
| ≥12 | 1.24 (0.79–2.22) |
| Parents restrict certain foods | |
| Yes | 0.64 (0.40–1.05) |
| No | 1.00b |
| Regular multivitamin use | |
| Yes | 0.63 (0.42–0.94) |
| No | 1.00b |
CI confidence interval
aFixed model including covariates that were significant at p < 1.0 in bivariate analysis and known risk factors for obesity
bReference category