<b>Adaptation of the international physical activity questionnarie for the elderly </b>

The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) estimates the weekly energy expenditure for physical activities (PA). This instrument was validated for use with Brazilian older adults. The need to adapt the structure and application of the IPAQ arose from the difficulties of older adults to...

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Main Authors: Tânia R. Bertoldo Benedetti, Giovana Zarpellon Mazo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2010-09-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
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Online Access:http://www.periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/14749/pdf_3