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Which one of the following choices is a reason to have good posture?

A. It can reduce susceptibility to sinus pressure and headaches.
B. It can extend your active years by 2–3 years.
C. It can allow for deep breathing and proper digestion.
D. It can prevent arthritis and osteoporosis.

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The answer is D, since you are keeping your back straight. Your back will curve forward with poor posture.
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Answer:

C. It can allow for deep breathing and proper digestion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The characteristics of good posture that include: -

- Chin parallel to the ground

- Level shoulders (bring shoulders up, back and down to help achieve this).

- Neutral back (not flexed or arched that excessively emphasizes the curve in the lower back).

- Arms at the sides with straight and even elbows.

- Reinforced abdominal muscles.

- Level hips.

- Knees matched and pointing straight forward.

- Body weight evenly distributed on both feet

A good posture gets:

Reduce fatigue, since muscles are used efficiently and therefore, the body needs less energy to move.

Keeps bones and joints aligned properly.

Minimizes loads on joints.

It decreases the tension in the ligaments keeping the joints aligned.

It improves digestion mainly helped also by the improvement in breathing.

It prevents muscle tension and fatigue problems.

Prevents back pain and neck pain.

It helps increase self-esteem and makes you look more beautiful.

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