- Many people have very busy daily schedules and jobs.
- Many jobs are sedentary and involve long sitting periods.
- Short bursts of movement may improve overall health for people.
- An expert gave a general answer about movement and health.
- The brief report is short and has limited information.
- It does not give exact details about times or effort.
- There is no information on the best activity types.
- People who want details should read the full report.
Difficult words
- sedentary — sitting most of the day; not active
- burst — a short time of fast activitybursts
- movement — the act of moving the body
- expert — a person with special knowledge
- report — a short text that gives information
- limited — not a lot; with little information
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Discussion questions
- Do you have a busy daily schedule?
- Do you sit for a long time at work or school?
- Would you try short bursts of movement during the day?
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