Document Detail


Comparison of 3 Measures of Physical Activity and Associations With Blood Pressure, HDL, and Body Composition in a Sample of Adolescents.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22232509     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: The association of physical activity (PA), measured 3 ways, and biomarkers were compared in a sample of adolescents.
METHODS: PA data were collected on 2 cohorts of adolescents (N = 700) in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, 2007-2008. PA was measured using 2 survey questions [Modified Activity Questionnaire (MAQ)], the 3-Day Physical Activity Recall (3DPAR), and accelerometers. Biomarkers included systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), lipids, percent body fat (%BF), and body mass index (BMI) percentile. Bivariate relationships among PA measures and biomarkers were examined followed by generalized estimating equations for multivariate analysis.
RESULTS: The 3 measures were significantly correlated with each other (r = .22-.36, P < .001). Controlling for study, puberty, age, and gender, all 3 PA measures were associated with %BF (MAQ = -1.93, P < .001; 3DPAR = -1.64, P < .001; accelerometer = -1.06, P = .001). The MAQ and accelerometers were negatively associated with BMI percentile. None of the 3 PA measures were significantly associated with SBP or lipids. The percentage of adolescents meeting the national PA recommendations varied by instrument.
CONCLUSIONS: All 3 instruments demonstrated consistent findings when estimating associations with %BF, but were different for prevalence estimates. Researchers must carefully consider the intended use of PA data when choosing a measurement instrument.
Authors:
Mary O Hearst; John R Sirard; Leslie Lytle; Donald R Dengel; David Berrigan
Related Documents :
21606329 - Relating domain size distribution to line tension and molecular dipole density in model...
1156299 - Physiologic effects of seatback angles 45degrees (from the vertical) relative to g.
8623959 - The effect of dexmedetomidine on the balance of myocardial energy requirement and oxyge...
645939 - Oxygen exchange and vascular resistance in the totally perfused rainbow trout.
6701789 - Sequential hemodynamic and oxygen transport abnormalities in patients with acute pancre...
7828249 - The influence of arterial oxygenation on cerebral venous oxygen saturation during hyper...
9323509 - Influence of membrane oxygenators on the pulsatile flow in extracorporeal circuits: an ...
20710069 - Differential pressure measurement using a free-flying insect-like ornithopter with an m...
7104849 - A hypertensive substance in erythrocytes of spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of physical activity & health     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1543-5474     ISO Abbreviation:  J Phys Act Health     Publication Date:  2012 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-10     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101189457     Medline TA:  J Phys Act Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  78-85     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  Pedometer-determined step-count guidelines for afterschool programs.
Next Document:  Maturity associated variance in physical activity and health-related quality of life in adolescent f...