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Table 5 Standardized regression coefficients of birthweight for gestational age categories and weight gain for fat mass index at age 13–14 years

From: Infant weight gain and DXA-measured adolescent adiposity: data from the Japan Kids Body-composition Study

Independent variables

Boys

Girls

Beta

p value

Beta

p value

Unadjusted

 Birthweight for gestational age categories

0.098

0.18

0.124

0.07

 Change in weight gain from 0 to 1.5 years

0.217

< 0.01

0.279

< 0.01

Adjusted

 Birthweight for gestational age categories

0.115

0.13

0.133

0.06

 Change in weight gain from 0 to 1.5 years

0.253

< 0.01

0.246

< 0.01

  1. Adjusted for gestational age and sedentary behavior in boys
  2. Adjusted for maternal age at pregnancy, gestational age, and pubic hair appearance in girls