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Development of Actigraph GT1M Accelerometer Cut-Points for Young Children Aged 12-36 Months

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Louise A Kelly, John Villalpando, Blake Carney, Spencer Wendt, Rebecca Haas, Brian J Ranieri, and Tyler K. Berg

Background: While numerous cut-points exist for preschoolers,cut points for children aged 12-36 months are limited.

Objective: To determine Actigraph GT1M cut-points for sedentary (SED), light (LPA) and moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in toddlers.

Methods: Twenty-three (10 boys, 13 girls) toddlers ranging in age from 12 months to 36 months (mean age of 19.5 ± 5.93) were asked to attend an adult-led structured play class. All participants wore the GT1M (Pensacola, Florida) secured using an elastic strap on their right hip. Accelerometer data collection was synchronized with direct observation of activity using the Chil... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-9080.1000233

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