Fig 1. Three stages of statistical analyses.

All analyses were done with MCRI as the dependent variable. Traits that were significant in univariate analysis were included in the multivariate analyses within each domain. The overall multivariate analysis included traits that were significant from each of the within-domain analyses. ^a Domains include anthropometry, biomarkers, cardiovascular, glucose homeostasis, lipase activity, lipid profile, and liver function tests.