Table 2.
Sitting time associated with media use and Physical activity pattern among Saudi and Expatriate boys.
| Saudi (n = 125) | Expatriate (n = 115) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media use (h/d) | |||
| Television Viewing | 2.92 ± 1.84 | 2.74 ± 1.13 | 0.05 |
| Computer usage | 2.79 ± 0.87 | 2.77 ± 0.84 | 0.01 |
| Physical activity (min/week) | |||
| Mild | 356 ± 48.7 (n = 25) | 485 ± 25.5 (n = 20) | 0.001 |
| Moderate | 1875 ± 120 (n = 40) | 1980 ± 65 (n = 40) | 0.001 |
| Active | 3955 ± 250 (n = 60) | 4690 ± 85.7 (n = 55) | 0.001 |
| Energy expenditure rates (kcal/day) | |||
| BMR | 1742 ± 142.3 | 1988 ± 148.9 | 0.001 |
| TEE | 2099 ± 449.45 | 2102 ± 454.7 | 0.003 |
Data expressed as mean ± SD. BMR: basal metabolic rate (kcal/day); TEE: total energy expenditure (kcal/day).