Measuring physical activity during pregnancy

Cheryce Harrison, Russell George Thompson, Helena Teede, Catherine Lombard

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Abstract

Currently, little is known about physical activity patterns in pregnancy with prior estimates predominantly based on subjective assessment measures that are prone to error. Given the increasing obesity rates and the importance of physical activity in pregnancy, we evaluated the relationship and agreement between subjective and objective physical activity assessment tools to inform researchers and clinicians on optimal assessment of physical activity in pregnancy.
Original languageEnglish
Article number19
Pages (from-to)1 - 8
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Volume8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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