Simultaneous Validation of Seven Physical Activity Questionnaires Used in Japanese Cohorts for Estimating Energy Expenditure: A Doubly Labeled Water Study.
Hiroyuki SasaiYoshio NakataHaruka MurakamiRyoko KawakamiSatoshi NakaeShigeho TanakaKazuko Ishikawa-TakataYosuke YamadaMotohiko MiyachiPublished in: Journal of epidemiology (2018)
TEE estimated by the PAQs showed moderate or strong correlations with the results of DLW. Two PAQs showed equivalent TEE and moderate agreement. None of the PAQs showed equivalent AEE estimation to the gold standard, with weak-to-fair correlations and agreements. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings.