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More than 600 adults aged 21–64 were recruited and reported calorie expenditure for ten standard activities. Only 30% assessed energy expenditure accurately, with most underestimating across activities. Education showed a significant association with accuracy (p\u003C0.001). 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The premise of “Calories Count” was that energy balance is primarily a function of calories in (energy in food) versus calories out (energy for physical activity). Purpose: The purpose of this study was to gain further insight into the accuracy of perceived energy expenditure for various intensities of physical activity. Methods: Over 600 individuals (21-64 years of age), identifying themselves as Hispanic, were recruited from sites of the Department of Motor Vehicles in Miami, Florida. Participants were surveyed in English by a Hispanic interviewer and asked to provide information on their age, education, leisure time physical activity, height and weight. Participants were also asked to report how many calories they used/expended for ten standard physical activities. Results: Overall, only 30% of the participants accurately assessed their energy expenditure. The range in estimated calories for sedentary and vigorous physical activity for one hour was 0 to 4,000, and 0 to 20,000 calories, respectively. A majority of the participants underestimated energy expenditure for most activities. There was a significant (p\u003C0.001) relationship between education and accuracy. Discussion: These findings suggest that further efforts are needed to educate at-risk populations about the“Calories Count” approach and energy balance. Translation to Health Education Practice: Future efforts should be made in collaboration with community gatekeepers to determine culturally sensitive methods to teach the public about: (1) the caloric value of various daily physical activities based on the duration and intensity of the activity in reference to body weight; and (2) the concept of energy balance and the component of physical activity.  \nBACKGROUND  \nRecent analysis of the NHANES data (2003-2004) reported that 66% of adults age 20 years and older are either overweight or obese (32% obese).1 Among Hispanics, the fastest growing population in the United States,2 the rate is even higher. Approximately 73% of Hispanics are classified as overweight or obese.3 Overweight and obesity are linked with higher risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. In addition, obesity and overweight may be related to increased risk of  \nasthma, arthritis, certain cancers, gallbladder disease, and poor health status.4 It has also been reported that the annual national health care expenditures related to obesity are estimated to range from $98 to $129 billion.5 With the increased prevalance of overweight and obesity in the United States and the associated annual national healthcare expenditures, it is essential that efforts be made to gain further understanding offactors that might influence behaviors that effect weight management.  \nIn 2004, the United States Department  \nof Health and Human Services unveiled anew Food and Drug Administration strategy to aid in the campaign to reduce the ever-  \nValerie George is a research associate professor at Stempel School of Public Health, University Park, HLS 455, Florida International University, Miami Florida 33199; E-mail: geor[gev@fiu.edu. Su-Nui Escobar](gev@fiu.edu. Su-Nui Escobar) is a nutrition educator for WIC, Miami, Florida 33166. Cristen Harris is an assistant professor at Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA 98028-4966.  \nAmerican Journal of Health Education—November/December 2008, Volume 39, No. 6 329  \nValerie George, Su-Nui Escobar, and Cristen Harris  \nrising problem of overweight and obesity.6 This new strategy suggested focusing on educating the consumer on the concept of energy bala","cbCaioTlqNW9yhTr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioTlqNW9yhTr","pdf",253056,"English","# Abstract\n# Background\n## Obesity risk and energy-balance education\n## Knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral models\n# Methods and outcomes\n## Participant survey and calorie estimation","[{\"question\":\"What was the main purpose of the study?\",\"answer\":\"The study aimed to examine how accurately Hispanics perceived energy expenditure across different physical activity intensities.\"},{\"question\":\"How were participants recruited and what data were collected?\",\"answer\":\"Over 600 Hispanic adults aged 21–64 were recruited from Miami Department of Motor Vehicles sites and surveyed in English about demographics and physical activity, including reported calories used for ten standard activities.\"},{\"question\":\"What were the key results regarding accuracy?\",\"answer\":\"Overall, only 30% of participants assessed their energy expenditure accurately, and most underestimated calories for most activities. 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