Abstract:
The study consisted of three components. Component one validated the International
physical activity questionnaire (Interviewer Administered -Long form ) (IP AQ- IA(L),
component two developed a lifestyle intervention package, and component three was a
cluster-randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention aimed at
prevention of diabetes among the high risk IFG group. IPAQ (IA-L) showed good test-retest
reliability and moderate degree of criterion validity. Hence, this could be applied to assess
the physical activity among the adults in a similar setting. This study has shown
effectiveness in reduction in fasting blood glucose (p=0.01 in a similar setting. This study
has shown effectiveness in reduction in fasting
