Defining Accelerometer Thresholds for Activity Intensities in Adolescent Girls
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Libraries
Abstract
To derive a regression equation that estimates metabolic equivalent (MET) from accelerometer counts, and to define thresholds of accelerometer counts that can be used to delineate sedentary, light, moderate, and vigorous activity in adolescent girls.
Topics & Concepts
AccelerometerPsychologyComputer scienceOperating systemObesity, Physical Activity, DietPhysical Activity and HealthChildren's Physical and Motor Development