Paul Remy Jones1, Ulf Ekelund2. 1. Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Ullevål Stadion, PO Box 4014, 0806, Oslo, Norway. paul.jones@nih.no. 2. Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Ullevål Stadion, PO Box 4014, 0806, Oslo, Norway.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To what extent do different methods of physical activity measurement and statistical analysis influence the reported associations between physical activity and weight gain? RECENT FINDINGS: The obesity epidemic has led to a focus on lifestyle approaches to the prevention of weight gain. Physical activity is one such approach. A number of studies have reported beneficial associations between higher levels of physical activity and weight gain at the population level. However, limitations of physical activity measurement and analytical models in some of these studies are likely to have resulted in overestimation of the strength of association. Understanding the limitations of assessment methods and analytical models used in epidemiological research should facilitate more realistic appraisal for physical activity to prevent weight gain at the population level and inform approaches to future research.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To what extent do different methods of physical activity measurement and statistical analysis influence the reported associations between physical activity and weight gain? RECENT FINDINGS: The obesity epidemic has led to a focus on lifestyle approaches to the prevention of weight gain. Physical activity is one such approach. A number of studies have reported beneficial associations between higher levels of physical activity and weight gain at the population level. However, limitations of physical activity measurement and analytical models in some of these studies are likely to have resulted in overestimation of the strength of association. Understanding the limitations of assessment methods and analytical models used in epidemiological research should facilitate more realistic appraisal for physical activity to prevent weight gain at the population level and inform approaches to future research.
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Keywords:
Measurement; Methods; Modelling; Obesity; Physical activity; Weight gain
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