Validity and reliability of the Fels physical activity questionnaire for children

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The validity and reliability of the Fels physical activity questionnaire (PAQ) for children between 7 to 19 years of age is evaluated. The results moderately support the reliability of the Fels PAQ for all age groups of children and the validity of the Fels PAQ for children is acceptable for elementary and high school students when the total activity score or the sport index is used.

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Physical activity in older, rural, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white adults

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A study was carried out to describe the age-related change in physical activity in 903 rural Hispanic and non-Hispanic white adults age 55-80. Conclusions reveal that the most common activities are similar to other adults, both recreational and productive activities contributed to total activity and physical activity decreased in all gender-ethnic subgroups with age.

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Assessment of physical activity level in relation to obesity: current evidence and research issues

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Research was conducted to assess the relationship between physical activity and obesity by doubly labeled water and survey techniques using accelerometers and questionnaires. Results demonstrate that the majority of obese subjects were moderately active and were limited by their ability to perform higher intensity exercise.

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