Browsing Brage NIH by Author "Ekelund, Ulf"
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2020 WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for children and adolescents aged 5–17 years: Summary of the evidence
Chaput, Jean-Philippe; Willumsen, Juana F.; Bull, Fiona; Chou, Roger; Ekelund, Ulf; Firth, Joseph; Jago, Russell; Ortega, Francisco B.; Katzmarzyk, Peter T. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) released in 2020 updated global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for children, adolescents, adults, older adults and sub-populations such as pregnant ... -
A comparison between BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio for identifying cardio-metabolic risk in children and adolescents
Sardinha, Luis B.; Santos, Diana A.; Silva, Analiza M.; Grøntvedt, Anders; Andersen, Lars Bo; Ekelund, Ulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-02-22)BACKGROUND: There is controversial evidence on the associations between anthropometric measures with clustering of cardiovascular disease risk factors in pediatric ages. We aimed to examine the associations between body ... -
A mixed ecologic-cohort comparison of physical activity & weight among young adults from five populations of African origin
Luke, Amy; Bovet, Pascal; Plange-Rhule, Jacob; Forrester, Terrence E.; Lambert, Estelle V.; Schoeller, Dale A.; Dugas, Lara R.; Durazo-arvizu, Ramon A.; Shoham, David A.; Cao, Guichan; Brage, Søren; Ekelund, Ulf; Cooper, Richard S. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-04-24)Background: Examination of patterns and intensity of physical activity (PA) across cultures where obesity prevalence varies widely provides insight into one aspect of the ongoing epidemiologic transition. The primary ... -
A new approach to define and diagnose cardiometabolic disorder in children
Andersen, Lars Bo; Lauersen, Jeppe Bo; Brønd, Jan Christian; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; McMurray, Robert G.; Barros, Mauro V. G.; Kriemler, Susi; Møller, Niels Christian; Bugge, Anna; Kristensen, Peter Lund; Ried-Larsen, Mathias; Grøntved, Anders; Ekelund, Ulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)The aim of the study was to test the performance of a new definition of metabolic syndrome (MetS), which better describes metabolic dysfunction in children. Methods. 15,794 youths aged 6–18 years participated. Mean z-score ... -
A pedometer-based walking intervention in 45- to 75-year-olds, with and without practice nurse support: The PACE-UP three-arm cluster RCT
Harris, Tess; Kerry, Sally; Victor, Christina; Iliffe, Steve; Ussher, Michael; Fox-Rushby, Julia; Whincup, Peter; Ekelund, Ulf; Furness, Cheryl; Limb, Elizabeth S.; Anokye, Nana; Ibison, Judith; DeWilde, Stephen; David, Lee; Howard, Emma; Dale, Rebecca; Smith, Jaime; Normansell, Rebecca; Beighton, Carole; Morgan, Katy; Wahlich, Charlotte; Sanghera, Sabina; Cook, Derek (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018) -
A primary care nurse-delivered walking intervention in older adults: PACE (pedometer accelerometer consultation evaluation)-lift cluster randomised controlled trial
Harris, Tess; Kerry, Sally M.; Victor, Christina R.; Ekelund, Ulf; Woodcock, Alison; Iliffe, Steve; Whincup, Peter H.; Beighton, Carole; Ussher, Michael; Limb, Elizabeth S.; David, Lee; Brewin, Debbie; Adams, Fredrika; Rogers, Annabelle; Cook, Derek G. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-17)Background: Brisk walking in older people can increase step-counts and moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) in ≥10-minute bouts, as advised in World Health Organization guidelines. Previous interventions ... -
A systematic review of reliability and objective criterion-related validity of physical activity questionnaires
Helmerhorst, Henrik J. F.; Brage, Søren; Warren, Janet; Besson, Herve; Ekelund, Ulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-08-31)Physical inactivity is one of the four leading risk factors for global mortality. Accurate measurement of physical activity (PA) and in particular by physical activity questionnaires (PAQs) remains a challenge. The aim of ... -
Absolute intensity thresholds for tri-axial wrist and waist accelerometer-measured movement behaviors in adults
Mielke, Gregore Iven; de Almeida Mendes, Márcio; Ekelund, Ulf; Rowlands, Alex V.; Reichert, Felipe Fossati; Crochemore-Silva, Inacio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim: This study was aimed to: (1) compare raw triaxial acceleration data from GENEActiv (GA) and ActiGraph GT3X+ (AG) placed on the non-dominant wrist; (2) compare AG placed on the non-dominant and dominant wrist, and ... -
Accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary time differ according to education level in young adults
Kantomaa, Marko T.; Tikanmäki, Marjaana; Kankaanpää, Anna; Vääräsmäki, Marja; Sipola-Leppänen, Marika; Ekelund, Ulf; Hakonen, Harto; Järvelin, Marjo-Riitta; Kajantie, Eero; Tammelin, Tuija H. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-07-12)This study examined the association of education level with objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in young adults. Data from the Finnish ESTER study (2009– 2011) (n = 538 was used to examine the association ... -
Accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary time in a cohort of US adults followed for up to 13 years: The influence of removing early follow-up on associations with mortality
Tarp, Jakob; Hansen, Bjørge Herman; Fagerland, Morten; Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; Anderssen, Sigmund Alfred; Ekelund, Ulf (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Observational studies linking physical activity with mortality are susceptible to reverse causation bias from undiagnosed and prevalent diseases. Researchers often attempt to deal with reverse causation bias ... -
Accelerometer-measured physical activity is not associated with two-year weight change in African-origin adults from five diverse populations
Dugas, Lara R.; Kliethermes, Stephanie; Plange-Rhule, Jacob; Tong, Liping; Bovet, Pascal; Forrester, Terrence E.; Lambert, Estelle V.; Schoeller, Dale A.; Durazo-Arvizu, Ramon A.; Shoham, David A.; Cao, Guichan; Brage, Søren; Ekelund, Ulf; Cooper, Richard S.; Luke, Amy (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-19)Background. Increasing population-levels of physical activity (PA) is a controversial strategy for managing the obesity epidemic, given the conflicting evidence for weight loss from PA alone per se. We measured PA and ... -
Accuracy of a combined heart rate and motion sensor for assessing energy expenditure in free-living adults during a double-blind crossover caffeine trial using doubly labeled water as the reference method.
Silva, Analiza M.; Santos, Diana A.; Matias, Catarina Nunes; Judice, Pedro B.; Magalhães, João Paulo P.; Ekelund, Ulf; Sardinha, Luis B. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-01)Background/Objectives: A combined heart rate (HR) and motion sensor (Actiheart) has been proposed as an accurate method for assessing total energy expenditure (TEE) and physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE). ... -
Adiposity, physical activity and neuromuscular performance in children
Haapala, Eero A.; Väistö, Juuso; Lintu, Niina; Tompuri, Tuomo; Brage, Soren; Westgate, Kate; Ekelund, Ulf; Lampinen, Eeva-Kaarina; Sääkslahti, Arja; Lindi, Virpi; Lakka, Timo A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)We investigated the associations of body fat percentage, objectively assessed moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and different types of physical activity assessed by a questionnaire with neuromuscular performance. ... -
Aerobic fitness mediates the intervention effects of a school-based physical activity intervention on academic performance: The School in Motion study: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Solberg, Runar Barstad; Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; Anderssen, Sigmund Alfred; Berntsen, Sveinung; Resaland, Geir Kåre; Ekelund, Ulf; Kolle, Elin; Fagerland, Morten Wang; van Sluijs, Esther M. F. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Little information exists on the mechanism of how physical activity interventions effects academic performance. We examined whether the effects of a school-based physical activity intervention on academic performance were ... -
Age-related patterns of vigorous-intensity physical activity in youth: The International Children's Accelerometry Database
Corder, Kirsten; Sharp, Stepher J.; Atkin, Andrew J.; Andersen, Lars Bo; Cardon, Greet; Page, Angie; Davey, Rachel; Grøntvedt, Anders; Hallal, Pedro C.; Janz, Kathleen F.; Kordas, Katarzyna; Kriemler, Susi; Puder, Jardena J.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Ekelund, Ulf; van Sluijs, Esther M. F. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-05-16)Physical activity declines during youth but most evidence reports on combined moderate and vigorous-intensity physical activity. We investigated how vigorous-intensity activity varies with age. Cross-sectional data from ... -
Are consumption of dairy products and physical activity independently related to bone mineral density of 6-year-old children? Longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses in a birth cohort from Brazil
Bielemann, Renata M.; dos S Vaz, Juliana; Domingues, Marlos Rodrigues; Matijasevich, Alícia; Santos, Ina S.; Ekelund, Ulf; Horta, Bernardo L. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective: To evaluate cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of consumption of dairy products and physical activity (PA) with bone mineral density (BMD). Design: Cohort study with children from the 2004 Pelotas ... -
Are self-report measures able to define individuals as physically active or inactive?
Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; van der Ploeg, Hidde P.; Hendriksen, Ingrid; Donnelly, Alan; Brage, Søren; Ekelund, Ulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-02)Purpose: Assess the agreement between commonly used self-report methods compared with objectively measured physical activity (PA) in defining the prevalence of individuals compliant with PA recommendations. Methods: Time ... -
Association between maternal education and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents
Sherar, Lauren B.; Griffin, Tom P.; Ekelund, Ulf; Cooper, Ashley R.; Esliger, Dale W.; van Sluijs, Esther M. F.; Andersen, Lars Bo; Cardon, Greet; Davey, Rachel; Froberg, Karsten; Hallal, Pedro C.; Janz, Kathleen F.; Kordas, Katarzyna; Kriemler, Susi; Pate, Russell R.; Puder, Jardena J.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Timperio, Anna F.; Page, Angie S. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-01-22)Background: Investigating socioeconomic variation in physical activity (PA) and sedentary time is important as it may represent a pathway by which socioeconomic position (SEP) leads to ill health. Findings on the association ... -
Association between objectively assessed sedentary time and physical activity with metabolic risk factors among people with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Cooper, Andrew J. M.; Brage, Søren; Ekelund, Ulf; Wareham, Nicholas J.; Griffin, Simon J.; Simmons, Rebecca K. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-10-03)Aims/hypothesis: The aim of our study was to examine the associations between sedentary time (SED-time), time spent in moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA), total physical activity energy expenditure ... -
Association between Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) and body weight in a population free from cardiovascular disease: The HUNT study
Kieffer, Sophie Kvalheim; Nauman, Javaid; Syverud, Kari; Selboskar, Hege; Lydersen, Stian; Ekelund, Ulf; Wisløff, Ulrik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) is a new metric for physical activity tracking, and is associated with reduced risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. We prospectively investigated whether PAI is ...