Table 3.
Odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of elevated ALT to AST ratio across tertiles of unhealthy foods: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
| Tertile 1 | Tertile 2 | Tertile 3 | p for trend | Continues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast-food (%kcal/week) | < 3.16 | 3.16–11.38 | > 11.39 | ||
| Crude | 1.00 | 1.81 (1.13–2.92) | 3.84 (2.35–6.26) | 0.001 | 1.49 (1.20–1.86) |
| Adjusted model | 1.00 | 1.64 (0.97–2.77) | 3.20 (1.86–5.51) | 0.001 | 1.24 (1.01–1.04) |
| Soft drink (%kcal/week) | < 1.50 | 1.50–5.68 | > 5.69 | ||
| Crude | 1.00 | 1.14 (0.71–1.81) | 1.57 (0.98–2.50) | 0.060 | 1.23 (1.01–1.50) |
| Adjusted model | 1.00 | 0.82 (0.49–1.36) | 0.99 (0.58–1.67) | 0.905 | 1.01 (0.98–1.03) |
| Sweet snack (%kcal/week) | < 13.48 | 13.48–30.42 | > 30.43 | ||
| Crude | 1.00 | 0.86 (0.54–1.36) | 1.36 (0.86–2.17) | 0.195 | 1.20 (0.98–1.46) |
| Adjusted model | 1.00 | 0.71 (0.43–1.17) | 1.11 (0.66–1.85) | 0.832 | 1.00 (1.00–1.01) |
| Salty snack (%kcal/week) | < 3.08 | 3.08–11.66 | > 11.67 | ||
| Crude | 1.00 | 1.94 (1.21–3.10) | 1.96 (1.23–3.14) | 0.006 | 1.00 (0.83–1.20) |
| Adjusted model | 1.00 | 1.65 (0.99–2.74) | 1.36 (0.80–2.32) | 0.281 | 0.99 (0.98–1.00) |
Logistic regression model was used (adjusted for sex, age, body mass index, diabetes status)
Elevated ALT to AST ratio was considered as values ≥0.62