wellness，health

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Health
Definition:
 State of being well and using every power the individual possesses
 "Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
and not merely the absence of disease" (WHO)
 "Health is not a condition, it is an adjustment. It is not a state, but a
process. The process adapts the individual not only to our physical,
but also our social, environments" (President’s Commission)
 most individuals define health as the following:
 being free of symptoms of disease and pain as much as
possible
 being able to be active and able to do what they want or
must do
 being in good spirits most of the time

Wellness
 an active process by which an individual progresses towards
maximum potential possible, regardless of current state of health
Components of Wellness
1. physical, e.g.:
a. ability to carry out daily tasks
b. achieve fitness
c. maintain nutrition and proper body fat
d. avoid abusing drugs, alcohol, or using tobacco products
e. generally to practice positive life-style habits
2. social, e.g.:
a. ability to interact successfully with people and within the
environment of which each person is a part
b. develop and maintain intimacy with significant others
c. develop respect and tolerance for those with different opinions
and beliefs
3. emotional, e.g.:
a. ability to manage stress and express emotions appropriately
b. ability to recognize, accept, and express feelings
c. ability to accept one’s limitations
4. intellectual, e.g.:
a. ability to learn and use information effectively for personal,
family, and career development
b. striving for continued growth and learning to deal with new
challenges effectively
5. spiritual, e.g.:
a. belief in some force (nature, science, religion, or a "higher
power") that serves to unite human beings and provide
meaning and purpose to life
b. includes a person’s morals, values, and ethics
6. occupational
a. ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure time
b. beliefs about education, employment and home influence
personal satisfaction and relationships with others
7. environmental
a. ability to promote health measures that promote the standard of
living and quality of life in the community
i. influences include:
1. food
2. water
3. air



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