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What was the typical resting stance adopted by Humans until the late 15th century in Europe?
What was the typical resting stance adopted by Humans until the late 15th century in Europe?
- Lying down
- Squatting (correct)
- Sitting with back support
- Kneeling
How much time was spent in a deep squat among modern hunter-gatherers, subsistence farmers, and preindustrialized societies?
How much time was spent in a deep squat among modern hunter-gatherers, subsistence farmers, and preindustrialized societies?
- 40% (correct)
- 30%
- 60%
- 50%
What is the main concern associated with prolonged sedentary periods according to the text?
What is the main concern associated with prolonged sedentary periods according to the text?
- Increased sugar uptake
- Lower fat absorption
- Reduced uptake of sugar and fat (correct)
- Reduced water intake
During which time period were chairs with back support uncommon?
During which time period were chairs with back support uncommon?
What percentage of sedentary behavior involved sitting with legs out in front?
What percentage of sedentary behavior involved sitting with legs out in front?
What was the maximum duration for sitting behaviors as mentioned in the text?
What was the maximum duration for sitting behaviors as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary metabolic response to physical activity described in the text?
What is the primary metabolic response to physical activity described in the text?
What is the effect of long periods of inactivity described in the text?
What is the effect of long periods of inactivity described in the text?
How does physical activity affect inflammation according to the text?
How does physical activity affect inflammation according to the text?
What is the key characteristic of human physiology described in the text?
What is the key characteristic of human physiology described in the text?
What was the key development of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution described in the text?
What was the key development of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution described in the text?
What is the relationship between sedentary behavior and inflammation described in the text?
What is the relationship between sedentary behavior and inflammation described in the text?
What is the main idea expressed in the text regarding the impact of sedentary behavior?
What is the main idea expressed in the text regarding the impact of sedentary behavior?
When did the opportunity for some people to engage in less physical activity begin?
When did the opportunity for some people to engage in less physical activity begin?
What did ancient Chinese and Indian philosophies emphasize regarding physical activity?
What did ancient Chinese and Indian philosophies emphasize regarding physical activity?
What does the text suggest about the awareness of the benefits of physical activity throughout human history?
What does the text suggest about the awareness of the benefits of physical activity throughout human history?
What did the movement practices emphasized in ancient China and India serve as?
What did the movement practices emphasized in ancient China and India serve as?
What is a common criticism of the assertion that the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution led to a mismatch between physiological attributes and physical activity opportunities?
What is a common criticism of the assertion that the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution led to a mismatch between physiological attributes and physical activity opportunities?
What is the primary reason Tarahumara children can regularly outperform their peers in a 10 mile course?
What is the primary reason Tarahumara children can regularly outperform their peers in a 10 mile course?
What measure of physical activity is suggested as more useful than body size?
What measure of physical activity is suggested as more useful than body size?
According to the passage, what is the average daily walking distance for Tarahumara children?
According to the passage, what is the average daily walking distance for Tarahumara children?
What does the passage suggest is the reason Tarahumara children's daily walking is considered their 'training'?
What does the passage suggest is the reason Tarahumara children's daily walking is considered their 'training'?
What is the primary focus of the passage?
What is the primary focus of the passage?
What is the significance of using Physical Activity Level (PAL) as a measure of physical activity, as opposed to body size?
What is the significance of using Physical Activity Level (PAL) as a measure of physical activity, as opposed to body size?
Which of the following statements is true about hunter-gatherer populations and non-human great apes?
Which of the following statements is true about hunter-gatherer populations and non-human great apes?
What is the advantage of the endurance adaptations acquired by humans, according to the text?
What is the advantage of the endurance adaptations acquired by humans, according to the text?
According to the Inactivity Mismatch Hypothesis, what is human physiology adapted for?
According to the Inactivity Mismatch Hypothesis, what is human physiology adapted for?
How does the time spent sitting compare between modern humans and hunter-gatherer populations or non-human great apes?
How does the time spent sitting compare between modern humans and hunter-gatherer populations or non-human great apes?
How much more energy is required for sitting with your back against a backrest compared to laying down?
How much more energy is required for sitting with your back against a backrest compared to laying down?
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?
