{"product_id":"sedentary-behavior-and-health-weimo-zhu-9781450471282","title":"Sedentary Behavior and Health: Concepts, Assessments, and Interventions","description":"\u003cp\u003e From office jobs and long commutes to passive entertainment like television and video games, humans are \u003ci\u003esitting\u003c\/i\u003e more than ever. Though lack of exercise has major health consequences, researchers are now examining the additional and widespread health risk of the simple act of sitting for extended periods. With research from leading scientists, \u003ci\u003e Sedentary Behavior and Health: Concepts, Assessments, and Interventions\u003c\/i\u003e presents evidence on sedentary behavior, its apparent health risks, and suggestions on measuring and altering this behavior. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The highly respected international author team provides an interdisciplinary review of current research, examining scientific, public health, and broader social questions about the implications of sedentary behavior. These topics include humans' physiological predispositions, exacerbation of current health conditions like obesity and diabetes, and the design and ergonomics of offices and chairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To examine the many facets of this developing area of study, \u003ci\u003eSedentary Behavior and Health\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into five parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \"Sedentary Behavior Concepts and Context\" reviews the physiology of sedentary behavior, investigating current habits from the perspectives of evolution, industrial engineering, and design. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \"Sedentary Behavior and Health\" explores the relationship between sedentary behavior and several major chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and low-back pain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \"Measuring and Analyzing Sedentary Behavior\" explains research methods for understanding and measuring sedentary behavior in order to recognize patterns and design interventions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \"Sedentary Behavior and Subpopulations\" covers issues, risks, and behaviors in groups such as children, working adults, older adults, and minorities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \"Changing Sedentary Behavior\" provides methods and recommendations for improvement with environmental, social, community, worksite, and technology-based interventions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Included in this groundbreaking text are learning objectives, key concepts, and study questions to focus attention on key issues and reinforce concepts. Reviews of the literature in the field are presented, many with comparisons in table form, to provide the full scope of research. Sidebars throughout the text apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Inactivity is mismatched with many aspects of humans' genetic makeup. While it is becoming the new norm, the consequences of this behavior are emerging as a public health threat. \u003ci\u003eSedentary Behavior and Health\u003c\/i\u003e will serve as a key reference for the rapidly emerging research area of sedentary behavior. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Weimo Zhu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1450471285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781450471282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 8.40w x 1.30d","brand":"Weimo Zhu","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44072971731199,"sku":"9781450471282","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_50d83c2a-f1c4-4aed-b6c0-7a77a87be3ee.jpg?v=1685445034","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sedentary-behavior-and-health-weimo-zhu-9781450471282","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}