Review of Prediction Models to Estimate Activity-Related Energy Expenditure in Children and Adolescents. (31st May 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Graauw, Suzanne M.; de Groot, Janke F.; van Brussel, Marco; Streur, Marjolein F.; Takken, Tim
• Other Names: Abu-Hasan Mutasim Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatrics. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-05-31
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/489304
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9740

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . To critically review the validity of accelerometry-based prediction models to estimate activity energy expenditure (AEE) in children and adolescents. Methods . The CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and PubMed/MEDLINE databases were searched. Inclusion criteria were development or validation of an accelerometer-based prediction model for the estimation of AEE in healthy children or adolescents (6–18 years), criterion measure: indirect calorimetry, or doubly labelled water, and language: Dutch, English or German. Results . Nine studies were included. Median methodological quality was5.5 ± 2.0 IR (out of a maximum 10 points). Prediction models combining heart rate and counts explained 86–91% of the variance in measured AEE. A prediction model based on a triaxial accelerometer explained 90%. Models derived during free-living explained up to 45%. Conclusions . Accelerometry-based prediction models may provide an accurate estimate of AEE in children on a group level. Best results are retrieved when the model combines accelerometer counts with heart rate or when a triaxial accelerometer is used. Future development of AEE prediction models applicable to free-living scenarios is needed.