Using accelerometry to evaluate physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns in bariatric surgery patients

Background Sedentarism or prolonged sitting time is an emerging risk factor for obesity, independent of physical activity (PA). Bariatric surgery seems to be most effective form of treatment that works for severely obese individuals (Body Mass Index (BMI) of >40 kg/m2). Objectives The purpose of...

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Main Author: Babineau, Olivier
Other Authors: Ross Andersen (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2013
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=119678