Which is the best body position to maintain when working at a desk for long periods of time?

a. Bending the head slightly forward
b. Sitting straight up with the head and shoulders aligned over the hips
c. Leaning back in a chair
d. Whatever position feels most comfortable


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FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Bending the head slightly forward will put strain on the neck.
b. Correct. The best body position while sitting is to sit straight up with the head and shoulders aligned over the hips.
c. Incorrect. Leaning back in the chair puts the body out of alignment.
d. Incorrect. The most comfortable position may be from the development of poor body mechanics over time.

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