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Central Sweden Physical Activity Questionnaire

In: Norman A, Bellocco R, Bergstrom A, Wolk A. Validity and reproducibility of self-reported total physical activity--differences by relative weight. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2001 May;25(5):682-8.

Physical Activity Questionnaire and assigned mean MET values

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE

Mark your usual physical activity during the previous year: Assigned mean MET values (not shown in the questionnaire)
Work/Occupationb  
Mostly walking, lifts, carry little O 2.6
Mostly walking, lifts, carry much O 3.0
Walking/bicycling 3.6
Hardly ever O  
Less than 20 min/day O  
20-40 min/day O  
40-60 min/day O  
1-1.5 h/day O  
More than 1.5 h/day O  

b Work/occupational activity levels were multiplied by 5.7 h of work per day (8 h per day, 5 days per week)


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