Term: Physical Activity

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2008-11-18

Definition:

Any activity that increases the heart rate. Physical activity is measured as KKD: Kilocalories expended/Kilogram of body weight/Day. According to the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), a value of 3 or more is "active" (the equivalent to walking approximately one hour per day). A value from 1.5 to 2.9 is "moderately active" and a value of less than 1.5 KKD is "inactive".

Related concepts 

• Physical Activity During Leisure Time - Measuring Prevalence

Related terms 

• Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)
• Energy Expenditure - (CCHS Survey Data)
• Physical Activity - Leisure and Travel - (CCHS Survey Data)
• Physical Activity - Occupational - (CCHS Survey Data)
• Physical Activity Index
• Total Physical Activity Levels - (CCHS Survey Data)

References 

• Brownell M, De Coster C, Penfold R, Derksen S, Au W, Schultz J, Dahl M. Manitoba Child Health Atlas Update. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2008. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)