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book Community Nutrition in Action 7th Edition by Marie Boyle cover

Community Nutrition in Action 7th Edition by Marie Boyle

Edition 7ISBN: 978-1305637993
book Community Nutrition in Action 7th Edition by Marie Boyle cover

Community Nutrition in Action 7th Edition by Marie Boyle

Edition 7ISBN: 978-1305637993
Exercise 2
Define "health" based on the World Health Organization definition.
Explanation
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The term "Health" can be properly defined from an ecological viewpoint focusing the interaction of humans among themselves and with their environment. In this sense, world health organization (WHO) has defined "health" as a feeling of well-being and physical integrity that helps to perform various roles, deal with stress, and avoid the risk of disease and premature death. 
Thus, a healthy individual will have the physical, mental, and spiritual ability to live, work, and interact joyfully with other individuals.
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