Table 5.
Multivariate regression analysis of variables associated with pattern scores
| Snack and fruit pattern* | Beta | Confidence interval | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | Muslim | 0.59 | (0.42, 0.76) | <0.001 |
| (Reference = Hindu) | Other | 0.13 | (−0.16, 0.41) | 0.374 |
| Dwelling | Urban | 0.20 | (0.02, 0.38) | 0.026 |
| (Reference = Rural) | ||||
| Family Type | Joint | −0.13 | (−0.28, 0.02) | 0.096 |
| (Reference = Nuclear) | ||||
| Occupation | Skilled | −0.03 | (−0.22, 0.15) | 0.721 |
| (Reference = unskilled) | Professional | 0.09 | (−0.17, 0.36) | 0.491 |
| Season | Pre‐monsoon | 1.06 | (0.83, 1.30) | <0.001 |
| (Reference = winter) | Monsoon | 0.72 | (0.51, 0.93) | <0.001 |
| Post Monsoon | 0.28 | (0.05, 0.51) | 0.017 | |
| Lacto‐vegetarian pattern † | ||||
| Maternal body mass index (kg m−2) | −0.02 | (−0.03, −0.00) | 0.021 | |
| Parity | 1 | 0.08 | (−0.06, 0.21) | 0.254 |
| (Reference = null) | >1 | 0.04 | (−0.13, 0.21) | 0.671 |
| Father's education | 10 years | 0.06 | (−0.10, 0.22) | 0.459 |
| (Reference ≤ 10 years) | >10 years | −0.04 | (−0.18, 0.10) | 0.575 |
| Religion | Muslim | −1.48 | (−1.62, −1.34) | <0.001 |
| (Reference = Hindu) | Other | −0.63 | (−0.86, −0.39) | <0.001 |
| Dwelling | Urban | −0.17 | (−0.31, −0.00) | 0.023 |
| (Reference = Rural) | ||||
| Season | Pre‐monsoon | 0.42 | (0.22, 0.64) | <0.001 |
| (Reference = Winter) | Monsoon | 0.17 | (0.00, 0.34) | 0.053 |
| Post‐monsoon | 0.10 | (−0.08, 0.29) | 0.270 | |
*Adjusted r square = 0.26. †Adjusted r square = 0.54.