Table 4

Univariate analysis of individual predictors of growth and body composition. Values are r2 (P values)

VariableMaternal heightBirth weightWeight at first solid feedSex
Weight (SDS)0.02 (0.71)0.3 (0.001)0.35 (0.001)-0.03 (0.52)
Body mass index (SDS)-0.12 (0.02)0.15 (0.003)0.11 (0.04)-0.02 (0.7)
Body fat (%, by impedance)-0.15 (0.005)-0.04 (0.39)-0.09 (0.09)0.31 (0.001)
Height (SDS)0.18 (0.001)0.30 (0.001)0.35 (0.001)-0.03 (0.5)
  • SDS = standard deviation score.