Question

select the correct answer. 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

Explanation:

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well - being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Option A only focuses on physical aspects and the absence of major diseases, ignoring mental and social well - being. Option B's description of being in the middle of a health continuum is not a standard definition of health. Option D, while it mentions some aspects related to health, does not comprehensively cover the three - fold (physical, mental/emotional, social) nature of health as defined by the WHO. Option C aligns with the WHO's definition as it emphasizes the balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social well - being.

Answer:

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