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EPIC Physical Activity Questions

In: Wareham NJ, Jakes RW, Rennie KL, Schuit J, Mitchell J, Hennings S, Day NE. Validity and repeatability of a simple index derived from the short physical activity questionnaire used in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study. Public Health Nutr 2003 Jun;6(4):407-13.

  1. In a typical week during the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend on each of the following activities? (Put "0" if none)
    • Walking, including walking to work, shopping and leisure
      In summer ________ hours per week In winter ________ hours per week
    • Cycling, including to work and during leisure time
      In summer ________ hours per week In winter ________ hours per week
  2. In a typical week during the past year did you practice any of these activities vigorously enough to cause sweating or a faster heartbeat?
    Yes___ NO___ Don't know___
    • If Yes, for how many hours per week in total did you practice such vigorous physical activity (put "0" if none)
      ____ hours per week

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