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Meaning of Health
- Health is complete well-being
- Covers body, mind and society
- More than just being disease-free
- It is dynamic, not fixed
- Shaped by genes and lifestyle
Example 1 — A worried office worker
- looks physically fit
- but under heavy work stress
- so not fully healthy
Example 2 — Three pillars of health
- physical health of the body
- mental health of the mind
- social well-being with people
Important Points
- WHO defines health as complete physical, mental and social well-being.
- Money worries and bad relationships also damage health.
- The three pillars are interconnected, not separate.
Definition — Health
Health means a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.
How to Stay Healthy
- Eat a balanced, varied diet
- Exercise and stay active
- Sleep well and rest enough
- Keep good hygiene and clean surroundings
- Avoid bad habits like smoking
Example 1 — Daily routine
- nutritious food and water
- regular exercise each day
- good quality sleep at night
Example 2 — Clean surroundings
- good sewage and waste disposal
- clean environment around the home
- fewer chances of catching infection
Important Points
- Avoiding packed and processed food lowers extra carbohydrates and fats.
- Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises help manage stress.
- Social equality and harmony are also part of staying healthy.
Definition — Balanced Diet
A balanced diet means food that gives the body the right mix of nutrients needed to stay healthy.
Subjective Type Questions - Short Answer Q1 - Page 50 Lakhmir Singh
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What is health?
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Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the absence of disease.
Explanation
- It covers body, mind and social life.
- A person can look fit but still be unhealthy due to stress.
- Health is dynamic and changes with lifestyle.
Subjective Type Questions - Long Answer Q1 - Page 51 Lakhmir Singh
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What conditions are required to maintain good health?
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Good food, activity, rest, hygiene and a clean, harmonious environment are needed for good health.
Explanation
- Adequate, nutritious food and staying hydrated.
- Staying physically active by exercising regularly.
- Avoiding packed and processed food.
- Good quality sleep to help the body and mind recover.
- Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises to manage stress.
- Quitting bad habits like smoking and drinking.
- Maintaining social equality and harmony.
- Clean surroundings with good sewage and garbage disposal.
