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. 2015 May 19;15:497. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-1810-6

Table 3.

Random intercept regression models showing predicted change in BMI z-scores and odds ratio for being overweight or obese for failing to meet PA guidelines and exceeding 2 hours using 1, 2 or 3 types of EM and for meeting PA guidelines and exceeding 2 hours using 1, 2 or 3 types of EM

Girls Boys
b 95% CI OR 95% CI b 95% CI OR 95% CI
Not meeting MVPA recommendations and
1 EM 0.07 (0.04 to 0.11) 1.20 (1.08 to 1.35) 0.07 (0.02 to 0.11) 1.23 (1.08 to 1.40)
2 EM 0.08 (0.04to 0.12) 1.29 (1.12 to 1.48) 0.08 (0.02 to 0.14) 1.32 (1.12 to 1.55)
3 EM 0.09 (0.04 to 0.14) 1.45 (1.25 to 1.69) 0.09 (0.03 to 0.15) 1.38 (1.16 to 1.64)
Meeting MVPA recommendations and
1 EM 0.17 (0.09 to 0.26) 1.57 (1.17 to 2.10) 0.06 (−0.01 to 0.13) 1.05 (0.92 to 1.21)
2 EM 0.18 (0.09 to 0.26) 1.66 (1.24 to 2.22) 0.04 (−0.04 to 0.11) 1.02 (0.87 to 1.20)
3 EM 0.15 (0.06 to 0.23) 1.73 (1.25 to 2.38) 0.05 (−0.04 to 0.14) 1.14 (0.94 to 1.38)

The reference group is physically active adolescents who spend less 2 hours or less using EM daily.

Estimates are adjusted for family affluence and daily breakfast consumption.

Significant estimates are in bold.