Association of lifestyle habits and academic achievement in Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Table 3 Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and 95% CI for high academic achievement in relation to physical activity in girls and boys

	GIRLS			BOYS
	Low academic achievement^an%	High academic achievement^an (%)	AOR ^b(95% CI)	Low academic achievement^an (%)	High academic achievement^an (%)	AOR ^b(95% CI)
High leisure time physical activity ^c	89 (27)	268 (36)	1.51 (1.10-2.08)*	162 (41)	303 (50)	1.39 (1.05-1.85)*
Active commuting to school ^d	83 (25)	253 (34)	1.51 (1.10-2.08)*	95 (24)	212 (35)	1.72 (1.26-2.35)*

^aA mean school grade between 0 and 3 was characterized as low, whereas a mean school grade between 4 and 6 was characterized as high.
^bAdjusted for BMI and maternal and paternal education.
^cFive hours or more of leisure time physical activity per week.
^dActive commuting (biking, walking, etc.) to school.
*p < 0.05.