Evaluation of the 7-day physical activity recall in urban and rural men

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to assess reliability and validity of the 7-d physical activity recall (PAR) in 60- to 80-yr-old men from urban and rural homes in the southeastern United States. Reliability and validity coefficients were generally similar to those found in studies of the PAR with younger samples and with instruments designed specifically for use with elders.

Health aspects, Men, Exercise for men

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Type of activity: resistance, aerobic, and leisure versus occupational physical activity

Article Abstract:

This article presents guidelines on how to classify physical activities in a standardized format for research investigating the relationship between exercise and health. Physical activities can be categorized as either leisure-time or occupational activities and should include information on required effort and related energy expenditure.

Standards, Statistical Data Included, Medical research, Energy metabolism, Health

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Development and validation of a pregnancy physical activity questionnaire

Article Abstract:

A pregnancy physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ) is validated and developed. PPAQ is a reliable instrument and a reasonably accurate measure of a broad range of physical activities during pregnancy.

Care and treatment, Usage, Pregnancy, Epidemiology, Epidemiologic methods

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