Question

select the correct answer.

which of these individuals has a sedentary lifestyle?

leslie enjoys playing video games but does not like outdoor sports.
jackie is on the gymnastics team and enjoys helping her father in the garden.
ted regularly helps around the house but he does not like outdoor activities.
kyle does not play any outdoor sports but takes a brisk 30-minute walk every day.

Explanation:

Define sedentary lifestyle

A sedentary lifestyle is characterized by a lack of regular physical activity, involving a lot of sitting, lying down, and very little energy expenditure.

Analyze each individual's activity level

• Leslie: Plays video games (sedentary) and does not like outdoor sports. There is no mention of any physical activity, indicating a sedentary lifestyle.
• Jackie: On the gymnastics team and gardens, which are highly active physical activities.
• Ted: Regularly helps around the house, which involves physical movement and household chores.
• Kyle: Takes a brisk 30-minute walk every day, meeting standard daily physical activity recommendations.

Identify the correct option

Leslie is the only individual who shows no engagement in regular physical activity or movement, fitting the definition of a sedentary lifestyle.

Answer:

• Leslie enjoys playing video games but does not like outdoor sports. (Correct answer)
• Jackie is on the gymnastics team and enjoys helping her father in the garden.
• Ted regularly helps around the house but he does not like outdoor activities.
• Kyle does not play any outdoor sports but takes a brisk 30-minute walk every day.