Associations between self-reported and objectively measured physical activity and overweight/obesity among adults in Kota Bharu and Penang, Malaysia

Associations between self-reported and objectively measured physical activity and overweight/obesity among adults in Kota Bharu and Penang, Malaysia

Abstract Background For the past decades, Malaysia has seen an increased prevalence of overweight and obesity which leads to significant health threats. Physical activity is beneficial in maintaining healthy body weight. The objective of this study was to measure physical activity of adults in Malay...

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Main Authors: Yi Yi Lee, Khairil Shazmin Kamarudin, Wan Abdul Manan Wan Muda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Physical activity
Body mass index
Accelerometer
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
Physical activity domains
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6971-2

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