Table 2 Bivariate Associations of 25(OH) Vitamin D to Various Parameters According to Sun Exposure
From: Effect of physical activity and sun exposure on vitamin D status of Saudi children and adolescents
Parameters | No exposure | Daily exposure | Weekly exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | - 0.59** | - 0.36** | - 0.40** |
BMI (kg/m2) | - 0.25* | - 0.18 | - 0.19* |
Waist (cm) | - 0.16 | - 0.12 | - 0.18 |
Hips (cm) | - 0.25* | - 0.20 | - 0.25* |
WHR | 0.31 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
Systolic BP (mmHg) | 0.01 | - 0.15 | 0.06 |
Diastolic BP (mmHg) | - 0.004 | - 0.07 | 0.07 |
Glucose (mmol/L) | - 0.04 | - 0.07 | 0.07 |
Triglycerides (mmol/l) | - 0.12 | - 0.14 | - 0.05 |
Total Cholesterol(mmol/l) | 0.01 | - 0.17 | - 0.07 |
HDL Cholesterol (mmol/l) | 0.05 | - 0.12 | - 0.08 |
LDL Cholesterol (mmol/l) | - 0.23 | - 0.05 | - 0.04 |