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. 2018 Oct 5;10(10):1439. doi: 10.3390/nu10101439

Table 5.

Categorizing and scoring (points) of total physical activity based on physical activity at school and leisure time.

Physical Activity at School Physical Activity at Leisure Time
Low Moderate Vigorous
Low Low (0) Low (1) Moderate (2)
Moderate Low (1) Moderate (3) Moderate (4)
Vigorous Moderate (2) Moderate (4) High (5)
Adherence to WHO recommendation

Notes: Physical activity at school: low (most of the time in a sitting position, in class or on breaks), moderate (half the time in a sitting position and half the time in motion), vigorous (most of the time on the move or on classes related to high physical exertion). Physical activity at leisure time: low (more time spent sitting, watching TV, in front of a computer, reading, light housework, a short walk to 2 h a week), moderate (walking, cycling, gymnastics, working at home or other light physical activity performed 2–3 h/week), vigorous (cycling, running, working at home or other sports activities requiring physical effort over 3 h/week).