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Validation of physical activity recall questionnaire and log using doubly-labelled water in Sri Lankan children - European Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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By Sarita Devi, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, Ranil Jayawardena, Andrew P Hills
| Nature Verified
Abstract Valid and cost-effective approaches are essential to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviours in individuals of all ages. This study aimed to validate a physical activity recall questionnaire (PAR-Q) and a physical activity log against the doubly labelled water (DLW) technique in 11-13-year-old Sri Lankan children. Total energy expenditure (TEE) was determined using the criterion DLW technique (TEEDLW) and physical activity energy expenditure (PAEEDLW) was estimated.
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A qualitative exploration of the experiences of shift workers participated in a low-calorie meal replacement dietary intervention

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By Piumika Sooriyaarachchi, Ranil Jayawardena, Toby Pavey, Neil King
| BMJ Open Verified
weight loss meal replacement shift work experience qualitative STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDY The use of face-to-face or phone interviews over focus groups allowed for a more personalised investigation of the experience and examination of participants’ in-depth first-hand experiences. To increase the validity of the data and ensure that no common themes were missed, the data were independently analysed by two experienced researchers.
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No wonder fertility is falling: Our tax regime is anti-family

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By Ranil Jayawardena
| Yahoo Sports Canada Verified
There could not be a more Conservative value than our commitment to family. The bedrock of society, families come in many shapes and sizes. Yet unfortunately, for too many, the British tax system is not working for them. Instead of considering a whole household’s circumstances, our system treats everyone as strangers and taxes them accordingly. This means two families with the same income overall face very different tax rates depending on how that income is split.
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