Outcome variable | Measuring instrument |
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Metabolic syndrome diagnosis/status | IDF criteria [5] |
Glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol (total, LDL, HDL, non-HDL) | Blood samples [27] |
Blood pressure | OMRON automatic BP monitor |
Anthropometric measurements (BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat and muscle percentage) | Body composition scale, stadiometer, measuring tape [28,29], |
Physical activity (programmed, incidental) | ActiGraph GT3X Accelerometer [30] |
Sedentary and physical activity behaviours | IPAQ [13] |
Diet (fat, fibre, fruit, vegetable consumption) | Fat & Fibre Barometer [31] |
Economic analysis | EQ-5D-3Â L [32] |