Physical Activity in the United States Measured by Accelerometer

P. Troiano, Richard; Berrigan, David; W. Dodd, Kevin; C. Mâsse, Louise; Tilert, Timothy; McDowell, Margaret

doi:10.1249/mss.0b013e31815a51b3

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Physical Activity in the United States Measured by Accelerometer

Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise • Jan 1, 2008

Authors:

Richard P. Troiano

David Berrigan

Kevin W. Dodd

Abstract

PURPOSE: To describe physical activity levels of children (6-11 yr), adolescents (12-19 yr), and adults (20+ yr), using objective data obtained with accelerometers from a representative sample of the U.S. population. METHODS: These results were obtained from the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutriti...

Subject

Physical activity

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Accelerometer

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