Sedentary
Sedentary
Sedentary (/sɛdəntɛri/), from Latin sedentarius meaning "sitting", is a term used in medicine and health sciences to describe a lifestyle with little or no physical activity. It often involves sitting or lying down while engaged in activities like reading, watching television, or using a mobile device for much of the day.
Etymology
The term "sedentary" comes from the Latin word sedentarius, which means "to sit". It has been in use since the 17th century to describe a lifestyle characterized by a lot of sitting or remaining in one place.
Related Terms
- Physical Activity: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Sedentary Behavior: Any waking behavior characterized by an energy expenditure ≤1.5 metabolic equivalents (METs), while in a sitting, reclining or lying posture.
- Sedentary Lifestyle: A type of lifestyle with little or no physical activity. A person living a sedentary lifestyle is often sitting or lying down while engaged in an activity like reading, socializing, watching television, playing video games, or using a mobile phone/computer for much of the day.
- Metabolic Equivalent (MET): A unit used to estimate the amount of oxygen used by the body during physical activity.
Health Implications
A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to many preventable causes of death. High sitting time is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. It is recommended to reduce sedentary behaviors and increase physical activity for better health outcomes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sedentary
- Wikipedia's article - Sedentary
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