Sedentary behavior, physical activity and body composition in adults

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE We investigated the associations between objectively assessed sedentary behavior (SB) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and body composition variables among a representative sample of Brazilian adults. METHODS Using an accelerometer, SB and MVPA were monitored for a...

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Published in:Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira (1992) 2020-03, Vol.66 (3), p.314-320
Main Authors: Ferrari, Gerson Luis de Moraes, Victo, Eduardo Rossato de, Kovalskys, Irina, Mello, Aline Veroneze de, Previdelli, Agatha Nogueira, Solé, Dirceu, Fisberg, Mauro
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Language:English
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Summary:SUMMARY OBJECTIVE We investigated the associations between objectively assessed sedentary behavior (SB) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and body composition variables among a representative sample of Brazilian adults. METHODS Using an accelerometer, SB and MVPA were monitored for at least 5 days in 524 participants (261 men; age, 18-65 years). Each minute epoch was classified as sedentary or spent in light, moderate, or vigorous physical activity (LPA, MPA, and VPA, respectively). The measured body composition variables included abdominal perimeter (AP) and neck circumference (NC). RESULTS Men accumulated significantly more min/day of MPA (37.82 versus 27.28), VPA (1.10 versus 0.31), MVPA (39.02 versus 27.61), and steps/day (14,978 versus 13,443) than women (p
ISSN:0104-4230
1806-9282
DOI:10.1590/1806-9282.66.3.314