Prevalence of accelerometer-measured physical activity in adolescents in Fit Futures - part of the Tromso Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies show large variations in physical activity (PA) levels among adolescents. However, the number of studies is limited and even fewer studies have assessed PA in adolescents by accelerometer devices. This study aimed to describe accelerometer-measured PA levels in adolescents in a population-based cohort in Northern Norway.

Methods

In 611 students aged 16-17 years attending the Fit Futures Study, PA was measured by Actigraph GT3X for seven consecutive days. PA was expressed as total PA volume (counts per minute, CPM), time spent in intensity zones, steps per day, and fulfilment of WHO recommendation (i.e. accumulation of 60 min or more of at least moderate intensity PA per day). Potential correlates of PA such as sex, socioeconomic status, study prog

SUBMITTER: Beldo SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7368757 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature