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 including some aspects related to health like eating well, having friends, and self - liking, also adds the non - standard aspect of "living for a long time" and does not comprehensively cover the physical, mental, and social well - being in a balanced way as the WHO definition does. Option C accurately reflects the WHO's definition by emphasizing the balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social well - being.

Answer:

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