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WorksheetsElements of a Healthy Lifestyle - Posture
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
