Open AccessValidity of a Multisensor Armband in Estimating 24-h Energy Expenditure in Children
Author(s) -
Cindy A. Dorminy,
Leena Choi,
Sylvie A. Akohoue,
Kong Y. Chen,
Maciej S. Buchowski
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0b013e318161ea8f
Subject(s) - energy expenditure , linear regression , treadmill , physical activity , medicine , limits of agreement , physical therapy , body weight , resting energy expenditure , zoology , psychology , mathematics , statistics , nuclear medicine , biology
Physical activity (PA) and energy expenditure (EE) in children are frequently assessed using portable activity monitors. Algorithms used to predict EE by these monitors are often based on adult populations and may not be accurate for children.