Question

what is a short - term consequence of a sedentary lifestyle?
○ high blood pressure
○ decrease in flexibility
○ diagnosed with being obese
○ development of heart disease

Explanation:

To determine the short - term consequence of a sedentary lifestyle, we analyze each option:

• High blood pressure: It usually develops over a longer period due to multiple factors including long - term sedentary behavior along with diet and genetics. So it's not a short - term consequence.
• Decrease in flexibility: When a person has a sedentary lifestyle, they don't move their joints and muscles through a full range of motion. This lack of movement can quickly (in the short term) lead to a reduction in flexibility as muscles shorten and joints become stiffer.
• Diagnosed with being obese: Obesity is a result of long - term positive energy balance (consuming more calories than burning) which is associated with a sedentary lifestyle over an extended period. It's not a short - term outcome.
• Development of heart disease: Heart disease is a chronic condition that develops over years due to factors like plaque build - up in arteries, which is related to long - term sedentary behavior, poor diet, and other lifestyle factors. It's not a short - term consequence.

Answer:

B. decrease in flexibility