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- Title
Accuracy of Accelerometer Regression Models in Predicting Energy Expenditure and METs in Children and Youth.
- Authors
Alhassan, Sofiya; Lyden, Kate; Howe, Cheryl; Kozey Keadle, Sarah; Nwaokelemeh, Ogechi; Freedson, Patty S.
- Abstract
This study examined the validity of commonly used regression equations for the Actigraph and Actical accelerometers in predicting energy expenditure (EE) in children and adolescents. Sixty healthy (8-16 yrs) participants completed four treadmill (TM) and five self-paced activities of daily living (ADL). Four Actigraph (AG) and three Actical (AC) regression equations were used to estimate EE. Bias (±95% CI) and root mean squared errors were used to assess the validity of the regression equations compared with indirect calorimetry. For children, the Freedson (AG) model accurately predicted EE for all activities combined and the Treuth (AG) model accurately predicted EE for TM activities. For adolescents, the Freedson model accurately predicted EE for TM activities and the Treuth model accurately predicted EE for all activities and for TM activities. No other equation accurately estimated EE. The percent agreement for the AG and AC equations were better for light and vigorous compared with moderate intensity activities. The Trost (AG) equation most accurately classified all activity intensity categories. Overall, equations yield inconsistent point estimates of EE.
- Subjects
MASSACHUSETTS; BODY composition; BODY weight; CALORIMETRY; CONFIDENCE intervals; ENERGY metabolism in children; REGRESSION analysis; RESEARCH funding; STATISTICS; STATURE; ACTIVITIES of daily living; TREADMILLS; ACCELEROMETRY; STATISTICAL models
- Publication
Pediatric Exercise Science, 2012, Vol 24, Issue 4, p519
- ISSN
0899-8493
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/pes.24.4.519