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Table 3 Univariate associations between markers of central adiposity and physical activity parameters by sex (correlation coefficient [p-value])

From: Physical activity and central adiposity in a cohort of African-American adults

 

VAT

(cm3)

SAT

(cm3)

Waist circumference (cm)

Total (n = 271)

 Activity counts (ct/min)

−0.31 [0.001]

−0.34 [0.001]

−0.23 [0.001]

 MVPA (min/d)a

−0.30 [0.001]

−0.37 [0.001]

−0.24 [0.001]

 Vigorous intensity activity (min/d)a

−0.21 [0.001]

−0.25 [0.001]

−0.19 [0.002]

 Sedentary behavior (min/d)a

−0.09 [0.13]

−0.09 [0.13]

−0.07 [0.25]

Women (n = 161)

 Activity counts (ct/min)

−0.24 [0.002]

−0.16 [0 .04]

−0.15 [0.05]

 MVPA (min/d)a

−0.25 [0.001]

−0.21 [0.008]

−0.19 [0.02]

 Vigorous intensity activity (min/d)a

−0.24 [0.003]

−0.21 [0.008]

−0.20 [0.01]

 Sedentary behavior (min/d)a

−0.02 [0.79]

−0.06 [0.49]

−0.03 [0.71]

Men (n = 110)

 Activity counts (ct/min)

−0.32 [0.001]

−0.28 [0.003]

−0.27 [0.005]

 MVPA (min/d)a

−0.29 [0.002]

−0.26 [0.006]

−0.24 [0.01]

 Vigorous intensity activity (min/d)a

−0.15 [0.11]

−0.16 [0.09]

−0.18 [0.06]

 Sedentary behavior (min/d)a

−0.21 [0.03]

−0.20 [0.03]

−0.19 [0.04]

  1. aAs measured in 1-min bouts