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Table 1 Scoring of the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) short form

From: Breast cancer risk reduction - is it feasible to initiate a randomised controlled trial of a lifestyle intervention programme (ActWell) within a national breast screening programme?

Walking MET-minutes/week

3.3 x walking minutes x walking days

Moderate MET-minutes/week

4.0 x moderate-intensity activity minutes x moderate days

Vigorous MET-minutes/week

8.0 x vigorous-intensity activity minutes x vigorous-intensity days

Total physical activity MET-minutes/week

sum of Walking + Moderate + Vigorous METminutes/week scores