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Methods of assessment.
| Method | Calculation | “Sufficiently active” thresholds |
|---|---|---|
| Kcal | Hours per week of moderate intense activities × (4 METS) + hours of vigorous intense activities × (7.5 METS) × body weight (kg) | ≥800/week |
| Met·mins | Minutes per week of moderate intense activities × (4 METS) + minutes of vigorous intense activities × (7.5 METS) | ≥600/week |
| MVPA mins | Minutes per week of moderate intense activity + minutes per week of vigorous intense activity (unweighted for intensity) | ≥150 |
