Table 1 Definitions of Physical activity and sedentary behaviour variables
Variable | Â | Definition |
|---|---|---|
Physical inactivity | Prevalence (%) | Does not meet WHO minimum recommendations for physical activity, i.e. at least 150Â min of MVPA per week accrued in bouts of at least 10Â min [29] |
Sedentary lifestyle | Prevalence (%) | Spends 8Â h or more sedentary each day, excluding sleep [30] |
Overestimator | Prevalence (%) | Perceives themselves as ‘active’ or ‘extremely active’ but does not meet WHO minimum guidelines for activity according to objective estimate |
Physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) | (kJ/kg/day) | The modifiable component of daily total energy expenditure derived from all activities |
Sedentary time | (hours/day) | Time spent at ≤1.5 MET [29] |
Light physical activity (LPA) | (hours/day) | Time spent between 1.5 and 3 MET [29] |
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) | (mins/day) | Time spent at ≥3 MET [29] |