Table 3.

Odds ratio estimates from multivariable analysis of pediatric multiple sclerosis by nutrient intake^*

Nutrient	Adjusted analysis
	Estimate	95% CI
Energy (kcal/day) per 100 kcal	0.99	0.97–1.02
Protein (g/day) per 10 g	0.99	0.94–1.05
Carbohydrate (g/day) per 10 g	0.99	0.97–1.01
Fat (g/day) per 10 g	0.98	0.93–1.04
Fiber (g/day)	0.98	0.95–1.01
Iron (mg/day)	0.98	0.95–1.02
Sugar/Syrup (tsp./day)	1.00	0.98–1.03
Fruit/fruit juices (cup equivalent/day)	0.98	0.84–1.13
Vegetables (cup equivalent/day)	1.00	0.77–1.31
Dairy (cup equivalent/day)	0.86	0.73–1.02
Saturated fat (g/day) per 10 g	0.92	0.78–1.07
Monounsaturated fatty acids (g/day) per 10 g	0.95	0.81–1.11
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (g/day) per 10 g	0.92	0.63–1.33
Protein per 10% daily calories**	1.16	0.71–1.88
Carbohydrate per 10% daily calories**	1.00	0.82–1.21
Fat per 10% daily calories**	0.95	0.72–1.24

^*Multivariable analysis adjusted for gender, age, BMI, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status (mother’s highest educational degree)

^**The daily calories constituted by protein, carbohydrate or fat intake for every 10% of total daily calories.