Table 2.
Associations between self-perceived weight status at baseline and overweight 3 years later (Japan; 2002–2007) (n=1431)
| Total | Overweight | Crude | Adjusteda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | n (%) | OR (95 % CI) | OR (95 % CI) | |
| Self-perceived weight status | ||||
| Boys | ||||
| Thin | 207 | 0 (0.0) | - | - |
| Normal | 480 | 12 (2.5) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Heavy | 36 | 4 (11.1) | 4.79 (1.46–15.70) | 4.66 (1.01–21.48) |
| Girls | ||||
| Thin | 151 | 0 (0.0) | - | - |
| Normal | 498 | 19 (3.8) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Heavy | 59 | 8 (13.6) | 3.81 (1.59–9.13) | 3.88 (1.56–9.65) |
OR odds ratio, 95 % CI 95 % confidence interval
aAdjusted for age, exercise, eating speed, snacking after dinner, and hours of sleep at baseline