Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure Estimates
Below is a snapshot of the ActViewTM used
for the measurement of physical activity and energy expenditure estimates.
ActView is a very powerful windows-based program that can analyze and visualize
the type, duration, frequency, and intensity of physical activity, exercises,
and their energy expenditure estimates. The curves for EE (energy expenditure),
Power, Speed and Raw Data are dynamic. You can play any activity part by point
and drag, or select any period of interest to assess physical activity or
behavior patterns. You can also select the speed of play and unit (e.g., KJ, km/hr)
of your choice, similar to playing videotape. The character on the left will have
a close match to the person, and start to animate the real life postures and
physical activity with very high accuracy.
IDEEA and ActView together provide information to track change, measuring whether the
physical-activity-related aspects of the quality of life are improving,
deteriorating or staying the same. They also provide information to guide the
development of strategies to increase physical activity levels.
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