Question

Which description best defines health? A. being physically fit, eating a good diet, and not having any major diseases B. being in the middle, rather than at either extreme, of the health continuum C. maintaining a balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being D. eating well, having friends, liking yourself, and living for a long time

Answer 1

C. Maintaining a balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

Step-by-step explanation:

For a long time, health was understood simply as the disease-free state. Considered unsatisfactory, this definition of health has been replaced by another, which encompasses physical, mental and social well-being. In other words, health is currently defined as a balance of physical, mental / emotional and social well-being. When faced with such a statement, we have the impression that we are not facing a concept, but a challenge. It is more than a concept, it is a goal to be achieved.

If, in order to be and be healthy, the human being must be enjoying “physical, mental and social well-being”, it is necessary that we get rid of old concepts and prejudices, that allow the entry into our lives, in our practices, of new paradigms for broaden our understanding and verify that all of us, from all areas of knowledge, are involved in health promotion.