Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle - Posture

Which of the following is true about posture?

• Posture, whether good or bad, does not have any effect on your body.

• Posture refers to just the position of your head.

• Posture refers to the way you hold your body and limbs when standing, sitting or lying down.

What does it mean to have good posture?

• Your spine has its three normal curves.

• You get tired quickly.

• Your bones and joints are not in line.

How should you lift anything that is heavy?

• You should always lift things that are heavy above your waist.

• When lifting something do not place your feet apart and do not hold the object close to your body.

• Always bend your knees and straighten your legs as you lift.

To have good posture you will need _________________, ____________________ muscles.

• strong and flexible

• weak and inflexible

• painful and strong

Bad posture can cause joint dysfunction.

• True

• False

For good posture when sitting, your knees should form a ________________ angle.

• acute

• straight

• right

When working at a computer, you should not lean backward.

• True

• False

Select the two things that have caused an increase in bad posture.

• Desk jobs

• Chairs

• Exercise

• Technology use

What should you do while lying down or sleeping to encourage good posture?

• Keep your knees straight.

• Never lift anything that is heavy higher than your waist.

• Lie on your side with your knees bent.

What is a negative effect of bad posture on your body?

• Fatigue and lack of energy

• No pain or discomfort

• Decreased risk of injury