Table 3 Multinomial logistic regression models for (a) girls and (b) boys on the body size perception

a) Girls (n = 724)

Variable

OR

95% CI^a

OR

95% CI^a

Competitive goals in sports, yes vs no

0.88

0.38–2.06

0.86

0.53–1.39

BMI

0.56

0.45–0.70***

1.36

1.25–1.48***

Appearance/weight motives, per unit increase^b

0.92

0.74–1.16

2.22

1.88–2.64***

Perceived physical fitness, good vs poor

0.57

0.28–1.17

0.30

0.19–0.47***

Health/fitness motives, per unit increase^b

1.04

0.80–1.35

0.76

0.63–0.91**

b) Boys (n = 687)

Variable

OR

95% CI^a

OR

95% CI^a

Competitive goals in sports, yes vs no

1.16

0.74–1.80

0.58

0.29–1.14

BMI

0.69

0.62–0.78***

1.46

1.31–1.61***

Appearance/weight motives, per unit increase^b

0.90

0.75–1.07

1.58

1.26–1.99***

Perceived physical fitness, good vs poor

0.60

0.34–1.07

0.20

0.11–0.36***

Health/fitness motives, per unit increase^b

1.05

0.88–1.25

0.82

0.64–1.04