Week 6

Question 1

Define sedentary behaviour

Answer 1

Sitting and lying down

Question 2

At what point of sedentary behaviour can an increase in mortality be observed

Answer 2

6/7 hours a day

Question 3

How many chronic diseases does sedentary behaviour cause an increased risk for

Answer 3

35

Question 4

Physiological impacts of sedentary behaviour

Answer 4

• Loss of contractile stimulation
  
  • Suppression of skeletal muscle activity
  • Reduced glucose uptake

Question 5

Behavioural impacts

Answer 5

• Displaces opportunities for incidental activity

- Reduction in whole body energy expenditure