Health Sciences 1002A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Junk Food, Childhood Obesity, Anomie Belle
14 Mar 2013
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Chapter 1 taking charge of your health. Health is a state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity who definition, 1948. Health is, therefore seen as a resource for everyday life. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capabilities ottawa charter, 1986. The ability to live life fully, with vitality and meaning: not necessarily need to be completely physically/mentally/socially well, example, having a disability but still being happy or, being physically healthy but have a mental disorder. Largely determined by the decisions that you make about how you live your life. Not a static goal but a dynamic process of change and growth. Requires healthy eating, exercise, learning about disease, getting regular check-ups, etc. Influences quality of life and how many years you will live. Health related quality of life a personal sense of physical and mental health.
