Table 3 Regression analysis examining the association between whole food intake (as outcome) and immigrant status classified according to language spoken at home (Language other than English or English only) (as predictor), adjusted for age and sex
Whole food intake (serves/day) | Unadjusted β-coefficient (n = 144) | 95 % CI | P | β-coefficient adjusted for age and sex (n = 144) | 95 % CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foods high in Antioxidants | ||||||
Fruit | −0.1 | −0.3 – 0.2 | 0.477 | −0.1 | −0.3 – 0.2 | 0.558 |
Nuts | 0.02 | −0.1 – 0.1 | 0.585 | 0.01 | −0.1 – 0.1 | 0.920 |
Tea | −0.2 | −0.3 – 0.01 | 0.060 | −0.1 | −0.3 – 0.1 | 0.297 |
Foods high in Saturated/Trans fats | ||||||
Takeaway | −0.01 | −0.1 – 0.02 | 0.430 | −0.03 | −0.1 – 0.01 | 0.174 |
Pies | 0.1 | −0.01 – 0.1 | 0.111 | 0.03 | −0.1 – 0.1 | 0.451 |
Chocolate | 0.1 | −0.1 – 0.2 | 0.404 | 0.1 | −0.1 – 0.2 | 0.353 |
Cake | 0.2 | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.009 | 0.2 | −0.01 – 0.3 | 0.058 |
Ice cream | 0.1 | −0.05 – 0.2 | 0.258 | 0.03 | −0.1 – 0.2 | 0.670 |
Crisps | 0.2 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.009 | 0.2 | 0.03 – 0.3 | 0.021 |
Foods high in omega-3 fats | ||||||
Fish | −0.01 | −0.1 – 0.1 | 0.872 | −0.027 | −0.1 – 0.04 | 0.421 |