Prediction of activity energy expenditure using accelerometers in children
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Actiwatch (AW) and Actical (AC) activity monitors were validated as measures of children's physical activity against continuous 4-h measurements of energy expenditure (EE) in a respiratory room calorimeter and 1-h measurements in an exercise laboratory using a portable calorimeter and treadmill. Both accelerometer-based activity monitors provided valid measures of children's activity energy expenditure (AEE) and physical activity ratio (PAR), and can be used to discriminate sedentary, light, moderate, and vigorous levels of physical activity.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2004
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Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale: Validity and development of a short form
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A study was conducted to examine the factorial and criterion validity of the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS) and develop an abbreviated version (NEWS-A). Results showed that NEWS and NEWS-A have sufficient levels of factorial and criterion validity.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2006
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