Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression models to predict Disordered Eating (DE) by sociodemographic variables, BMI categories, and dinner options among Jewish and Arab adolescents – The 2nd National Health and Nutrition youth survey, 2015-2016
From: Disordered eating among Arab and Jewish youth in Israel: the role of eating dinner with the family
Characteristic | Jews N=3,251 | Arabs N=1,675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
OR | 95%CI | OR | 95%CI | |
Sex | ||||
 Females | 3.74 | [2.99:4.67] | 2.82 | [2.13:3.74] |
 Males | Ref |  | Ref. |  |
Age (years) | ||||
 11-14 | Ref. |  | Ref. |  |
 15+ | 1.42 | [1.15:1.75] | 1.41 | [1.09:1.81] |
BMI category | ||||
 Under & Healthy weight | Ref. |  | Ref. |  |
 Overweight | 2.39 | [1.81:3.18] | 1.80 | [1.33:2.44] |
 Obese | 2.55 | [1.74:3.72] | 2.38 | [1.63:3.46] |
SES of school | ||||
 Low | Ref |  | Ref. |  |
 High | 1.15 | [0.93:1.41] | 0.89 | [0.69:1.16] |
Where did you eat dinner last night? | ||||
 At home with parents/family | Ref. |  | Ref. |  |
 At home alone | 1.13 | [0.83:1.55] | 1.52 | [1.01:2.27] |
 At school/friend’s house/ restaurant/cafeteria | 1.37 | [1.05:1.79] | 1.74 | [1.13:2.67] |
 Did not eat dinner | 1.91 | [1.29:2.81] | 1.59 | [1.10:2.29] |