Term | Definition of variables |
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Overfeeding | Energy intake exceeding total energy expenditure over a given period of time |
Physical activity | Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure |
Exercise | Regular and structured subsets of physical activity, performed deliberately and with a specific purpose such as preparation for athletic competition or improvement of some aspect of health |
Sedentary behavior | Sedentary behaviors are behaviors characterised by a seated or reclining posture and a low energy expenditure ≤1.5 MET during waking hours |
Physical inactivity | Activity level insufficient to meet present recommendations |