Journal of Nutrition and Health

The Korean Nutrition Society (한국영양학회)
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Development of physical activity classification table for Koreans: using the Compendium of physical activities in the United States

한국인을 위한 신체활동분류표 개발: 미국의 신체활동목록 (Compendium of physical activities)을 이용하여

  • Kim, Eun-Kyung (Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Jun, Ha-Yeon (Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Gwak, Ji-Yeon (Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Fenyi, Justice Otoo (Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
  • 김은경 (강릉원주대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 전하연 (강릉원주대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 곽지연 (강릉원주대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • Received : 2021.03.25
  • Accepted : 2021.04.12
  • Published : 2021.04.30
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Abstract

To set the estimated energy requirement (EER) in Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans (KDRI), we need the coefficient by physical activity stage, as determined by the physical activity level(PAL). Thus, there has been demand for a tool to calculate PAL based on the physical activity diary. This study was undertaken to develop a physical activity (PA) classification table for Koreans, using the 2011 Compendium of physical activities in the United States. The PA classification table for Koreans contains 262 codes, and values of the metabolic equivalent of task (MET) for specific activities. Of these, 243 PAs which do not have Korean specific data or information, were selected from the 2011 Compendium of PAs that originated in the United States; another 19 PAs were selected from the previous research data of Koreans. The PA classification table is codified to facilitate the selection of energy values corresponding to each PA. The code for each PA consists of a single letter alphabet (activity category) and four numeric codes that display the activity type (2 digit number), activity intensity (1 digit number), and specific activities (1 digit number). In addition, the intensity (sedentary behavior, low, middle and high) of specific PA and its rate of energy expenditure in MET are presented together. The activity categories are divided into 4 areas: Daily Activity (A), Movement (B), Occupation (C), and Exercise and Sports (D). The developed PA classification table can be applied to quantify the energy cost of PA for adults in research or practice, and to assess energy expenditure and physical activity levels based on self-reported PA.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by grants from the National Research Foundation of Korea (2019R1F1A1057685).

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