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Metabolic Equivalent of Task Values for Activities in American Time Use Survey and 2002 Census Occupational Classification System

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Table 3: Summary MET values for most Major Categories in ATUS (Occupation and Traveling excepted)
Major CategoryGeneral CategorySpecific CategorySummary MET value
13 Sports, Exercise, and Recreation01 Participating in Sports, Exercise, or Recreation09 Dancing4.50
13 Attending Sporting/Recreational Events02 Attending Sporting/Recreational Events09 Watching dancing1.50

Notes:

  • n.e.c.: not elsewhere classified.
  • MET: metabolic equivalent. 1 MET is defined as the energy to lie/sit quietly. It is equivalent to a metabolic rate of consuming 3.5 mL O2/kg/minute.
  • HH: household.

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