Using the SenseCam to improve classifications of sedentary behavior in free-living settings.

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BACKGROUND: Studies have shown relationships between important health outcomes and sedentary behavior, independent of physical activity. There are known errors in tools employed to assess sedentary behavior. Studies of accelerometers have been limited to laboratory environments. PURPOSE: To assess a broad range of sedentary behaviors in free-living adults using accelerometers and a Microsoft SenseCam that can provide an objective observation of sedentary behaviors through first person-view i...

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Authors: Kerr, J; Marshall, S; Godbole, S; Chen, J; Legge, A

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: American journal of preventive medicine
• Volume: 44
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 290-296
• Publication date: 2013-03-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2012.11.004
• EISSN: 1873-2607
• ISSN: 0749-3797
• Language: English
• Keywords: Sedentary Lifestyle; Exercise; Middle Aged; Photography; Adolescent; Aged; Humans; Adult; Male; Computers, Handheld; Health Behavior; Accelerometry; Young Adult; Female