Table 5 GEE population-averaged model for predictors of urinary concentration of BPA (ng/mL) in HERMOSA participants.

From: Dietary intake and household exposures as predictors of urinary concentrations of high molecular weight phthalates and bisphenol A in a cohort of adolescents

Predictor

% Changea

(95% C.I.)

Family’s Usual Practices

Plastic containers for leftovers

33.9

(−26.8, 94.6)

Microwave in plastic

6.6

(−32.4, 45.8)

Operate cash register at work

65.2*

(1.1, 129.3)

Participant’s Recent Practices (past 1–12 h)

Foods Today

 Breakfast meat

−38.6

(−132.8, 55.7)

 Eggs

15.4

(−47.4, 78.2)

 Chicken (including sandwich)

−21.2

(−86.0, 43.5)

 Cold cuts or deli meats

−13.6

(−130.3, 103.1)

Drinks Today

 Coffee or hot tea

−25.9

(−91.3, 39.5)

 100% fruit juice

12.2

(−33.2, 57.6)

 Sweetened fruit drink

−18.6

(−98.7, 61.5)

 Milk

−6.4

(−44.7, 31.9)

 Bottled water

−2.1

(−37.0, 32.8)

Canned Items Today (yes/no)

 Any canned food or drink

43.2

(−6.1, 92.5)

Participant’s Recent Practices (past 24 h)

Receipt Contact

 Touched receipt today or yesterday

−10.4

(−48.6, 27.9)

Meal Location

 Fast food today or yesterday

23.1

(−10.6, 56.9)

 School meal today or yesterday

−21.8

(−79.2, 35.7)

  1. *p-Value < 0.10.
  2. aModel mutually adjusted for all predictors, plus age, BMI, and time since last meal.