Validation of Accelerometer-Based Energy Expenditure Prediction Models in Structured and Simulated Free-Living Settings
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2017
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2017.1337638
Abstract
This study compared accuracy of energy expenditure (EE) prediction models from accelerometer data collected in structured and simulated free-living settings. Twenty-four adults (mean age 45.8 years, 50% female) performed two sessions of 11 to 21 activities, wearing four ActiGraph GT9X Link activity monitors (right hip, ankle, both wrists) and a metabolic analyzer (EE criterion). Visit 1 (V1) involved structured, 5-min activities dictated by researchers; Visit 2 (V2) allowed participants activity choice and duration (simulated free-living). EE prediction models were developed incorporating data from one setting (V1/V2; V2/V2) or both settings (V1V2/V2). The V1V2/V2 method had the lowest root mean square error (RMSE) for EE prediction (1.04–1.23 vs. 1.10–1.34 METs for V1/V2, V2/V2), and the ankle-worn accelerometer had the lowest RMSE of all accelerometers (1.04–1.18 vs. 1.17–1.34 METs for other placements). The ankle-worn accelerometer and associated EE prediction models developed using data from both structured and simulated free-living settings should be considered for optimal EE prediction accuracy.
Publication Information
Montoye, Alexander H.K.; Conger, Scott A.; Connolly, Christopher P.; Imboden, Mary T.; Nelson, M. Benjamin; Bock, Josh M.; and Kaminsky, Leonard A.. (2017). "Validation of Accelerometer-Based Energy Expenditure Prediction Models in Structured and Simulated Free-Living Settings". Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 21(4), 223-234.