Table 2

Mean PAR per tertile of Modified Baecke Questionnaire score


Tertile of Modified Baecke Questionnaire score



Lowest (range 2.30–7.94)
Middle (range 9.13–14.91)
Highest (range 15.77–35.65)

PAR *
1.66 (1.49–1.83)
1.90 (1.68–2.12)
1.90 (1.73–2.07)

* PAR = Physical activity ratio, ratio of TEE and RMR, PAR is presented as mean and 95% CI

Hertogh et al. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2008 5:30   doi:10.1186/1479-5868-5-30