Question

What is a short-term consequence of a sedentary lifestyle?

high blood pressure
decrease in flexibility
diagnosed with being obese
development of heart disease

Answer 1

This is an interesting question. We can eliminate a few answer choices first thought.

The important keyword in the question is "short-term consequence"

Answer 2

short term would refer to something that does not last long

Answer 3

Well, I would define short term consequence more as something that will happen in a short amount of time such as in days, where as a long term consequence is something that takes time to happen such as in months or even years.

Do you think if a person lives a sedentary lifestyle (i.e. a life with barely any physical activity), they will become obese within a few days?

Answer 4

no
that would take longer

Answer 5

Exactly! What about heart disease?

Do you know what age heart disease is most common in?

Answer 6

20 and older

Answer 7

The risk of heart disease is higher in older patients (50+) but it can occur in younger patients as well especially if they have other chronic health conditions which would increase their risk as well. It's something that would take years to happen.

Answer 8

so the best answer would be decrease in flexibilty

Answer 9

That's the best answer choice!

high blood pressure takes years to form as well so it would also be a long-term consequence

Answer 10

Think about it- why do athletes stretch before they train? They've been sedentary for a while so before they can go all out during training, they need to regain some of that flexibility so they don't injure themselves.

Answer 11

thats true

Answer 12

thank you so much

i learned something today

Answer 13

My pleasure!