Table 5.
Multivariate analysis for risk factors associated with early adiposity rebound.
| Variables | Early AR | |
|---|---|---|
| OR | p-Value | |
| Male vs. female | 0.82 | 0.70 |
| Vaginal birth vs. caesarean section | 0.38 | 0.20 |
| Birth Status | ||
| SGA vs. NGA | 0.85 | 0.80 |
| LGA vs. NGA | 6.63 | 0.04 |
| Feeding | ||
| Formula feeding vs. Breastfeeding | 5.53 | 0.11 |
| Mixed vs. Breastfeeding | 5.20 | 0.06 |
| Breastfeeding duration (≤6 months vs. >6 months) | 0.54 | 0.4 |
| Solid food introduction * (more than 6 months vs. 4–6 months) | 1.40 | 0.65 |
| Mother educational level (none/basic vs. higher) | 1.75 | 0.44 |
| Father educational level (none/basic vs. higher) | 0.96 | 0.95 |
| Mother BMI | ||
| 25–29.9 vs. 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 | 2.45 | 0.20 |
| >30 vs. 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 | 0.89 | 0.91 |
| Father BMI | ||
| 25–29.9 vs. 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 | 0.56 | 0.28 |
| >30 vs. 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
* The ≤4 months category was not considered in the model due to the small number of cases. BMI—body mass index; SGA—small for gestational age; LGA—large for gestational age; NGA—normal for gestational age; AR—adiposity rebound; OR—adjusted odds ratio.