Table 4.
METs and PA classification within the study groups
| Variables physical activity | O + IR n = 40 | O-IR n = 40 | NW n = 40 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METs/day (Median-RQ) | 58.83 ± 46.2 | 63.75 ± 52.66 | 63.48 ± 35.33 | 0.043a* |
| Average hours TV/day (Median-RQ) | 4 ± 10 | 2.75 ± 8.1 | 3 ± 9.01 | 0.035a* |
| PA Classification by PA groups (%) | ||||
| Sedentary | 46 | 15 | 27.5 | 0.018a** |
| Low Active | 28 | 45 | 25 | |
| Active (%) | 26 | 40 | 47.5 | |
| Watch TV ≥ 3 hours (%) | 72.5 | 50 | 52.5 | 0.033ab** |
adifferences between O + IR and O-IR, bdifferences between NW and O + IR.
*Kruskal-Wallis, **Chi-square.