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Back to Research DatabaseSedentary time and cardio-metabolic biomarkers in US adults: NHANES 2003–06
Abstract Aims: Prolonged sedentary time is ubiquitous in developed economies and is associated with an adverse cardio-metabolic risk profile and premature mortality. This study examined the associations of objectively... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Genevieve N. Healy1,2, Charles E. Matthews3, David W. Dunstan1,2, Elisabeth A.H. Winkler1 and Neville Owen1,2
- Institutions: 1 - Cancer Prevention Research Centre, School of Population Health, The University of Queensland, Herston Rd, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
2 - Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, PO Box 6492, St Kilda Road Central, Victoria 8008, Melbourne, Australia
3 - Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, Nutritional Epidemiology Branch, National Cancer Institute, 6120 Executive Boulevard, MSC 7242, Bethesda, MD 20892-7335, USA
Habitual Physical Activity Behavior in Preschoolers
Childhood obesity has become an epidemic and is emerging as a public health crisis in the United States. The rate of obesity among U.S. preschool children alone has doubled... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Bo Shen, Tamarar Rinehart-Lee, Gwen Alexander, Sharon Milberger, Michelle Groesbeck, K-L. Catherine Jen
- Institutions: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Eight Year Longitudinal Results from the Iowa Bone Development Study: Activity and Video Gaming Predict Fat Mass Throughout Childhood
PURPOSE: Childhood obesity has multiple causes; however, physical activity (PA) is likely to provide a protective effect. Using a longitudinal observational design spanning 8 years of growth (age 5... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Kathleen F. Janz, FACSM, Trudy L. Burns, Julie M. Eichenberger Gilmore, James C. Torner, Steven M. Levy
- Institutions: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Do Three Different Generations of the Actigraph Accelerometer Provide the Same Output?
PURPOSE: Researchers collecting accelerometry data of physical activity habits often need to compare, or even collate, data acquired from different versions of a device that have come from the... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Ka Yiu Lee, Duncan Macfarlane, FACSM, Ester Cerin
- Institutions: The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Children’s Simulated Recess Program: Measures of Energy Cost and Enjoyment
A physical activity (PA) intervention for the prevention of excess weight gain in children should incorporate enjoyable games that are sufficient in energy cost to correct for the energy... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Cheryl A. Howe, Patty S. Freedson, FACSM, Henry A. Feldman, Stavroula K. Osganian
- Institutions: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA. Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA
Association Between Objectively Assessed Physical Activiy And Body Mass Index In 20-85-y-old Norwegians
Physical inactivity and obesity are known to be detrimental for health. During the last decades, there has been an increase in mean body weight in the adult population; however,... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Elin Kolle, Bjørge H. Hansen, Sigmund A. Anderssen
- Institutions: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity Levels of American Adults By BMI Category
PURPOSE: To describe objectively measured physical activity (PA) levels derived from accelerometer data for American adults by BMI category across gender, age and ethnic groups. METHODS: Data were obtained... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Yong Gao, Haichun Sun, Lynda Ransdell, FACSM
- Institutions: Boise State University, Boise, ID. University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Accelerometer-Determined Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among U.S. Adults
There are a widespread number of studies showing the link between physical activity (PA) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors; however, few studies have provided this evidence with objectively... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Peter D. Hart, Tiago V. Barreira, Minsoo Kang
- Institutions: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN.
Calibration of the Actigraph GT3X Activity Monitor
Background: Currently, there are no activity count cut-points for the classification of physical activity (PA) intensity when using the Actigraph GT3X activity monitor. Purpose: To develop cut-points for light, moderate and... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: J.E. Sasaki, D. John, P.S. Freedson
- Institutions: Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts