Abstract

Introduction: Sedentary behaviour is significantly associated with poor health outcomes. A number of recent studies have shown positive correlations exist between body mass index (BMI) and various measures of sedentary behavior, including TV viewing and occupational sitting time. Measuring sedentary behavior is challenging, especially during free-living activities. New generations of accelerometers, such as the ActiGraph GT3X, include an inclinometer that quantifies time spent in different sedentary postures and distinguishes between standing, sitting and lying.

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