Table 1 Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and 95% CI for high academic achievement in relation to meal pattern in girls and boys
| Â | GIRLS | BOYS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Low academic achievementan (%) | High academic achievementan (%) | AORb(95% CI) | Low academic achievementan (%) | High academic achievementan (%) | AORb(95% CI) |
Regular breakfast (7 times per week) | 132 (40) | 491 (66) | 3.30 (2.45-4.45)* | 217 (55) | 424 (70) | 1.76 (1.32-2.34)* |
Regular lunch (7 times per week) | 139 (42) | 350 (47) | 1.44 (1.08-1.93)* | 174 (44) | 333 (55) | 1.43 (1.09-1.89)* |
Regular dinner (7 times per week) | 212 (64) | 506 (68) | 1.32 (0.98-1.78) | 273 (69) | 490 (81) | 1.44 (1.16-1.79)* |
Regular supper (7 times per week) | 93 (28) | 186 (25) | 0.89 (0.64-1.24) | 162 (41) | 272 (45) | 1.20 (0.91-1.59) |
Regular all four meals (7 times per week) | 43 (13) | 112 (15) | 1.19 (0.78-1.82) | 87 (22) | 175 (29) | 1.43 (1.03-1.98)* |