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Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A

2015

Exercise

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Prediction Of Activity Type In Preschool Children Using Machine Learning Techniques, M. Hagenbuchner, Dylan P. Cliff, Stewart Trost, Van Tuc Nguyen, Gregory E. Peoples Jan 2015

Prediction Of Activity Type In Preschool Children Using Machine Learning Techniques, M. Hagenbuchner, Dylan P. Cliff, Stewart Trost, Van Tuc Nguyen, Gregory E. Peoples

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A

Objectives Recent research has shown that machine learning techniques can accurately predict activity classes from accelerometer data in adolescents and adults. The purpose of this study is to develop and test machine learning models for predicting activity type in preschool-aged children. Design Participants completed 12 standardised activity trials (TV, reading, tablet game, quiet play, art, treasure hunt, cleaning up, active game, obstacle course, bicycle riding) over two laboratory visits. Methods Eleven children aged 3-6 years (mean age = 4.8 ± 0.87; 55% girls) completed the activity trials while wearing an ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer on the right hip. Activities were categorised …


Does A Pilot Resistance Training Exercise Program For Haemodialysis Patients Increase Dietary Intake And Quality Of Life?, Kelly Lambert, Maureen A. Lonergan, Yvonne White, Natalie M. Stapleton Jan 2015

Does A Pilot Resistance Training Exercise Program For Haemodialysis Patients Increase Dietary Intake And Quality Of Life?, Kelly Lambert, Maureen A. Lonergan, Yvonne White, Natalie M. Stapleton

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A

Objective: To determine the impact of progressive resistance training for haemodialysis patients on dietary intake, body composition and quality of life. Design: A pilot uncontrolled intervention study, with subjects recruited from two satellite haemodialysis units. Fourteen patients enrolled in the study, with six patients completing the full 24-week exercise program. Intervention: A thrice-weekly, individualised, progressive resistance training program was provided to eligible consenting patients. Patients performed upper and lower body training before and during their usual dialysis treatment for 24 weeks. Main outcome measures: Dietary intake and nutritional status was assessed using a diet history, the Appetite and …