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Relationship between total physical activity and physical activity domains with body composition and energy expenditure among Brazilian adults

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Author(s):
Bellafronte, Natalia T. [1] ; Serafini, Renata K. K. [2] ; Chiarello, Paula G. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto Fac Med, Dept Hlth Sci, Bandeirantes Ave 3900, BR-14049190 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto Fac Med, Nutr & Metab Undergrad Course, Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY; v. 31, n. 6 NOV 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship of total physical activity (PA) and its different domains with sex, weight, body mass index, body composition, and resting energy expenditure (REE) among Brazilian adults. The secondary aim was to assess if the Baecke Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire (BHPAQ) could be used to screen fat mass excess. Methods Three hundred and sixty-six volunteers participated. PA was assessed with the BHPAQ, body composition with multifrequency bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy, and REE with indirect calorimetry. Results Total PA and sports/exercise PA were lower in women than men. The participants most active for sports/exercise and leisure-time/locomotion PA domains had higher fat free mass and phase angle, and lower fat mass and weight than the least active subjects. The occupational PA domain was associated with higher fat mass and weight. REE was associated only with the exercise/sports PA domain. The BHPAQ could discriminate subjects with excess body fat with a 9.375 cutoff point for total PA. Conclusion Exercise/sports and leisure-time/locomotion are PA domains associated with a better body composition. A gender gap still exists in PA, as women are less active than men. The BHPAQ could screen subjects with excess fat mass. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/20512-0 - Ability of the subjective global assessment produced by the patient to detect the impairment of nutritional status and body composition: application in chronic kidney disease
Grantee:Renata Keiko Kawasaki Serafini
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation