Table 1.

Summary of outcome variables

Outcome variable	Measuring instrument
Metabolic syndrome diagnosis/status	IDF criteria [5]
Glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol (total, LDL, HDL, non-HDL)	Blood samples [27]
Blood pressure	OMRON automatic BP monitor
Anthropometric measurements (BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat and muscle percentage)	Body composition scale, stadiometer, measuring tape [28,29],
Physical activity (programmed, incidental)	ActiGraph GT3X Accelerometer [30]
Sedentary and physical activity behaviours	IPAQ [13]
Diet (fat, fibre, fruit, vegetable consumption)	Fat & Fibre Barometer [31]
Economic analysis	EQ-5D-3 L [32]