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Table 6 Standardized regression coefficients of birthweight for gestational age categories and change in BMI from 0 to 1.5 years 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

0.279

0.22

0.339

0.14

 Change in BMI from 0 to 1.5 years

0.245

< 0.01

0.250

< 0.01

Adjusted

 

 Birthweight for gestational age categories

0.294

0.20

0.390

0.09

 Change in BMI from 0 to 1.5 years

0.259

< 0.01

0.216

< 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