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Physical Activity Questionnaire, Offspring Cohort Exam 5: Annotated Form

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Physical Activity Questionnaire - Framingham Heart Study

We would like to ask you several questions about your current exercise habits. Please answer as accurately as possible. Circle your answers or supply a specific number on the line when asked (only one answer per question).

General Questions
Link to associated variable1. How many times per week do you engage in intense physical activity? (enough to work up a sweat)
Link to associated variable2. How would you compare last week's activity to your usual activity during the year?
1 = Less active2 = Same as usual3 = More active
Link to associated variableHow would you compare your activity level to others your age?
1 = Less active2 = Same as usual3 = More active
4. What is your occupation now?

(If working outside the home less than 20 hours/week put retired or homemaker. Specify part-time if only work part-time.)

Link to associated variableOccupation code (see attached coding sheet)
5. During the last seven days how much total time did you spend doing the activities included on the attached reference sheet? Record only time actually engaged in the activity (ignore breaks, rest periods, etc.). Be sure to remember job, home and recreation activities, and please take special care to include "VERY HARD" and "HARD" activities from the list (if they apply).
6. During the Last Year how much time did you spend doing the activities included on the attached reference sheet? Record only time actually engaged in the activity (ignore breaks, rest periods, etc.).

** Note: If activity is done every week, 52 should be written here. Seasonal activity might be less.

Walking and Jogging
Link to associated variable7. Do you walk on a regular basis for exercise?
YesNo

If YES continue below

If NO skip to Question 8

Link to associated variableHow many miles do you average per session?
What is you average time per mile?
Link to associated variablemin Link to associated variablesec
Link to associated variableHow many times do you have sessions each week?
Link to associated variable8. Do you jog or run regularly as part of your physical activity program?
YESNO

If YES continue below

Link to associated variableHow many miles do you average per session?
What is you average time per mile?
Link to associated variablemin Link to associated variablesec
Link to associated variableHow many times do you have sessions each week?

Climbing Stairs and Walking
Link to associated variableHow many flights of stairs do you climb up each day? (Let 1 flight = 10 steps, 99 = Unknown)
Link to associated variableHow many city blocks (or their equivalent) do you walk each day? (Let 12 blocks=1 mile, 99=unknown)

Rest and Activity for a Typical Day
Link to associated variableSleep - Number of hours that you typically sleep?
Link to associated variableSedentary - Number of hours typically sitting?
Link to associated variableSlight Activity - Number of hours with activities such as standing, walking?
Link to associated variableModerate Activity - Number of hours with activities such as house work (vacuum, dust, yard chores, climbing stairs; light sports such as bowling, golf)?
Link to associated variableHeavy Activity - Number of hours with activities such as heavy household work, heavy yard work such as stacking or chopping wood, exercise such as intensive sport - jogging, swimming, etc.?
Link to associated variableTotal number of hours (should be the total of above items)