Definition of PA according to IPAQ79 | ||
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Category 1 | Low intensity | This is the lowest level of physical activity. Individuals who do not meet the criteria for the categories 2 or 3 are considered low intensity/inactive. |
Category 2 | Moderate intensity | Any one of the following 3 criteria: • 3 or more days of vigorous activity for at least 20 minutes per day OR • 5 or more days of moderate-intensity activity or walking for at least 30 minutes per day; OR • 5 or more days of any combination of walking, moderate-intensity or vigorous intensity activities achieving a minimum of at least 600 MET-min/week. |
Category 3 | High intensity | Any one of the following 2 criteria: • Vigorous-intensity activity on at least 3 days and accumulating at least 1,500 MET-min/week OR • 7 or more days of any combination of walking, moderate-intensity or vigorous intensity activities achieving a minimum of at least 3,000 MET-min/week |
MET-min = Metabolic equivalent of task-minutes