Essays about: "MVPA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word MVPA.

1. 1. Intermediate Biomarkers of Cancer Risk are Altered by DifferentIntensity Levels of Physical Activity in Older AdultsMalin

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Malin Esbjörnson; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : AbstractIntroduction: Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the risk increases as ageincreases. Additionally, chronic inflammation is highly prevalent in older adults, and isassociated with cancer. READ MORE

3. 2. Intermediate Biomarkers of Cancer Risk are Altered by Different Intensity Levels of Physical Activity in Older Adults

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Malin Esbjörnson; [2022]
   Keywords : Inflammatory markers; systemic inflammation; chronic inflammation; exercise; training;

   Abstract : Introduction: Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the risk increases as age increases. Additionally, chronic inflammation is highly prevalent in older adults, and is associated with cancer. READ MORE

4. 3. Past and present physical activity are independently associated to physical function in elderly women

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Simon Holstensson; [2018]
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   Abstract : INTRODUCTION: Physical function is an important predictor for health and all-cause mortality. Physical function is also known to decline as part of the aging process and may eventually lead to loss of independency. Both present and past physical activity (PA) habits as well as sedentary behavior are associated to physical function in elderly. READ MORE

5. 4. CAN ACTIVPAL REPLACE ACTIGRAPH WHEN MEASURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON ADULTS IN A FREE LIVING ENVRIONMENT?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Fysioterapi

   Author : Johan Sunesson; [2018]
   Keywords : Accelerometer; Concurrent validity; Walking; Cadence; MVPA; ADL;

   Abstract : Introduction With an increasing knowledge of the health benefits from physical activity (PA) the interest in objectively measuring PA in free living environment has increased. ActiGraph is the most commonly used accelerometer to objectively measure PA, while ActivPAL is considered gold standard when it comes to measuring sedentary behavior. READ MORE

6. 5. Objectively measured physical activity in three-year-old children : Associations with BMI, gender and parental socioeconomic status

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

   Author : Linnea Bergqvist; [2017]
   Keywords : physical activity children; childhood obesity; Three-year-old activity patterns; Activity levels children; childhood obesity; Barnfetma; Fysisk aktivitet; barns fysiska aktivitet; Fysiska aktivitetsnivåer hos barn; Fysisk aktivitet och barnfetma;

   Abstract : Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to describe levels and patterns of three-year-old children´s physical activity. Furthermore, to investigate if there were any weight status-, gender- and parental SES differences in three-year-old children’s physical activity levels, using objective and subjective measurements from Early Stockholm Obesity Prevention Project (Early STOPP). READ MORE