Validity of Physical Activity Questionnaires in Persons Pursuing Bariatric Surgery

Validity of Physical Activity Questionnaires in Persons Pursuing Bariatric Surgery

The purpose of this study is to determine the validity of the Human Activity Profile and Godin self-report questionnaires of physical activity in persons seeking metabolic surgery.

This cross-sectional study will collect subject's medical history, anthropometric measurements, physical activity data through an accelerometer worn on the wrist and indirect physical activity measures via the Human Activity Profile and Godin self-report questionnaires. We will collect clinical information from the medical record including predictors of physical activity level in obesity such as nutritional lab and co-morbid conditions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >19
• BMI > 30
• Able to speak and understand English
• Consent to provide access to medical records for medical history
• Will receive weight loss procedure (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass) at Nebraska Medicine
• Consent to wear an activity tracker device for 7 days after designated visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 19