Measuring PA references

Question 1

Adamo et al 2008

Answer 1

Activity questionnaires

Overestimated physical activity by 70%

Question 2

Welk 2004

Answer 2

Pedometer better for moderate than vigorous

Accelerometer most detailed physical activity

Question 3

University of Pittsburg 2019

Answer 3

Accelerometer doesn’t measure upper body activity

Less accurate when worn on the wrist