Validation of a Novel Physical Activity Assessment Device in Morbidly Obese Females

Assessment of physical activity in morbidly obese subjects is important especially in bariatric surgery. We examined the validity of Intelligent Device for Energy Expenditure and Activity (IDEEA) for measuring physical activity and sedentary behavior in morbidly obese women. Activity types, gait cou...

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Main Authors: Soyang Kwon, Mohammad Jamal, Gideon K. D. Zamba, Phyllis Stumbo, Isaac Samuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/856376