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WorksheetsSitting is Deadly
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
A student says, “I’m not sedentary because I go to the gym after school.” Which statement best corrects them?
If you meet exercise guidelines, sedentary time has no health effect
Sedentary behavior refers to long periods of sitting/reclining while awake, even if you exercise later
Sedentary behavior only applies to people who never exercise
Sedentary behavior means sleeping too much
A patient reports long workdays seated and now has “tired, swollen, achy” lower legs. Which mechanism best explains this symptom?
Increased lymph drainage from calf muscle contractions
Blood and fluid pooling in the lower legs due to long periods without movement
Increased oxygen delivery to the feet from sitting posture
Overactive sweat glands causing fluid loss
A clinician explains that blood clots often “originate for three reasons.” Which option matches that framework from the article?
Dehydration, low sodium, and high cholesterol
Infection, inflammation, and allergies
Blood disorder, injury/trauma, and stasis (being still)
High heart rate, low blood pressure, and anemia
Which person is described as having *especially high risk* for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) when sitting for long periods?
A teen athlete who walks between classes
A person who smokes or is pregnant/taking birth control
A person who drinks water frequently
A person who stretches once before bed
A student asks why sitting for long periods can contribute to a dangerous clot that “travels.” Where is the clot most dangerous if it moves?
The stomach
The brain
The lung
The wrist
Which strategy best fits the article’s vascular advice to reduce clot risk during long sitting?
Move around every 30–60 minutes to “pump” blood through calf muscles
Avoid standing so blood pressure stays stable
Only do one intense workout at the end of the day
Drink sugary beverages to increase circulation
The article suggests compression stockings and even lists common strengths. Which option correctly describes them?
“Arm sleeves” that go from wrist to shoulder, 5–10 mm Hg
Stockings from foot to knee, commonly 15–20 or 20–30 mm Hg
Socks that go only to the ankle, 40–50 mm Hg
Bandages wrapped around the thigh only, 1–5 mm Hg
A student sits with a curved back and slumped shoulders. According to the video, what is a *direct* result of that posture on breathing?
Lungs have more space to expand, increasing oxygen intake
Chest cavity shrinks, leaving less room for lungs to expand
Diaphragm becomes stronger, improving endurance immediately
Oxygen levels rise because the body is resting
Which paired symptoms are explained in the video as consequences of compressed nerves and blood vessels while sitting?
Faster reflexes and improved coordination
Numbness (reduced nerve signaling) and swelling (reduced blood flow)
Lower appetite and better digestion
Increased muscle growth in the legs
A student claims, “Sitting doesn’t affect metabolism—it’s just not burning calories.” Which detail from the video is the strongest counter-evidence?
Sitting increases heart rate
Sitting deactivates lipoprotein lipase, reducing fat breakdown in the blood
Sitting increases stomach acid production
Sitting causes the kidneys to filter blood faster
A group is designing a “study night” plan (3 hours). Which plan best follows the video’s solution while still allowing focused work?
Study 3 hours straight to avoid losing focus
Study 3 hours straight, then stretch once at the end
Set a timer to stand/move about every 30 minutes while studying
Sit on a softer chair so pressure points don’t matter
Which option best matches the article’s explanation of musculoskeletal effects of prolonged sitting?
It strengthens the core stabilizers and loosens hip flexors
It can weaken core stabilizers, tighten hip flexors, and reduce spine flexibility
It permanently improves posture by training the spine to stay upright
It increases glute strength from constant activation
The article uses a specific term for weakened/deactivated glute muscles from prolonged sitting that can contribute to back/hip pain. What is it?
Trigger point syndrome
Gluteal amnesia
Muscle hypertrophy
Spinal stenosis
A student says, “If I do 150 minutes of exercise per week, I don’t need to worry about sitting.” Which statement best reflects the article’s caution?
The recommended exercise may help, but prolonged sitting can still negate benefits, so frequent movement matters
Exercise only matters for athletes; sitting is harmless for everyone else
Sitting has no relationship to chronic disease risk
Only standing desks solve the problem
Which action plan best addresses BOTH vascular risk (blood pooling/clots) and spine/posture stress during a long school day?
Sit without breaks, but drink water once at lunch
Take short movement breaks every 30–60 minutes + improve ergonomics/posture
Only do heavy leg workouts after school
Replace all sitting with standing all day, no breaks
The video states a global impact estimate: inactivity causes about what percentage of premature deaths worldwide each year?
~1%
~3%
~9%
~25%
