definition of sedentary behavior
The Energy Expenditure Continuum. Sedentary behaviour refers to any waking activity characterized by an energy expenditure â¤ 1.5 metabolic equivalents and a sitting or reclining posture. In general this means that any time a person is sitting or lying down, they are engaging in sedentary behaviour.Common sedentary behaviours include TV viewing, video game playing, computer use (collective termed âscreen timeâ), driving automobiles, and reading.This definition of sedentary behaviour has been published in the journals Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism and Movement & Sport Sciences â Science & Motricite. motricitÃ©n general this means that any time a person is sitting or lying down, they are engaging in sedentary behaviour. Common sedentary behaviours include TV viewing, video game playing, computer use (collective termed âscreen timeâ), driving automobiles, and reading.