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Sedentary Lifestyle

Meaning

A sedentary lifestyle is characterized by a persistent pattern of minimal physical activity, often defined clinically as energy expenditure below a specific threshold, typically not meeting established guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous exercise. This behavioral pattern is a major independent risk factor for a spectrum of chronic metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, irrespective of an individual’s body mass index. From an endocrinological perspective, a sedentary state disrupts the normal homeostatic regulation of glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and lipid profiles.