Standing Behavior After Installation of Height-Adjustable Desks

Adoption of Standing Behavior After Installation of Height-Adjustable Desks

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether height-adjustable desks change sitting and standing time at work and away from work, engery expenditure, dietary intake, and body composition. Intermittent peroids of standing made possible by height-adjustable desks may help to impart long-term health benefits.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being one of the 18 scientists and support staff who have sedentary jobs
• Voluntarily make the choice to replace their current fixed-height sitting desk for a sit-to-stand height-adjustable desk
• Consents to study conditions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cannot stand for any type of health of orthopedic reasons
• Do not work fulltime
• Pregnant at baseline or become pregnant during the study