The Benefits of Good Posture Quizizz

The way you hold your body while you are standing or sitting is known as ________________.

• stance

• the upright position

• posture

• slouching

Posture is the foundation for every movement your body makes.

• True

• False

Posture does NOT have any influence on how well your body adapts to the stresses on it.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Posture can in fact determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it.

If your posture isn't optimal (at its best), your muscles have to work harder to keep you upright and balanced.

• True

• False

Posture has NO influence on your level of flexibility.

• True

• False

Poor posture can inflict extra wear and tear on your ______________ and _______________.

• hearing; vision

• balance; stance

• clothes; shoes

• joints; ligaments

Poor posture can increase the likelihood of accidents and make some organs like your lungs, less efficient.

• True

• False

Poor posture can even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to _____________.

• heat

• pain

• cold

• others

Sitting in an awkward position for a long time can lead to poor posture.

• True

• False

The amount of screen time you have has NO influence on your posture.

• True

• False