Multivariate-adjusted differencesa in anthropometric and metabolic parameters associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in adolescents.

Abbreviations: aDiff., adjusted difference; SE, standard error; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; RBP4, retinol-binding protein 4;*, PaMultivariate models were adjusted for age, gender, study area, physical activity, total calories, alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking. Non-drinkers were the reference group.bAdjusted means reflect the estimated predictions when covariates were set as mean values.cOverweight (BMI≥24 to 2) and obesity (BMI≥27 kg/m2) are determined according to the criteria defined by the Department of Health, Executive Yuan of Taiwan.