Table 4 Adjusted odds^1,2 ratios (OR and 95% C.I.) for underweight, at risk for overweight, and overweight³ children at 4.5 years by eating behaviour

Picky eaters

Never reported as picky eater#

1

1

1

Reported as picky eater once or twice

1.238 (0.877–1.747)

0.671 (0.427–1.054)

0.876 (0.534–1.438)

Reported as picky eater at all 3 ages

2.415 (1.383–4.216)*

0.890 (0.376–2.106)

1.125 (0.458–2.766)

Overeaters

Never reported as overeater#

1

1

1

Reported as overeater once or twice

0.815 (0.575–1.155)

2.149 (1.490–3.098)*

2.893 (1.880–4.452)*

Reported as overeater at all 3 ages

0.471 (0.185–1.200)

3.249 (1.730–6.104)*

6.098 (3.308–11.240)*