7. Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts
Health, nutrition, and hygiene are vital components of human well-being, with interrelated dimensions encompassing social, mental, and physical health. This chapter discusses the significance of maintaining good health through proper nutrition, hygiene practices, and the consequences of malnutrition. Furthermore, it outlines the roles of various health care services and the importance of sanitation in preventing diseases, emphasizing that both undernutrition and overnutrition lead to serious health issues.
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What we have learnt
- Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Nutrition is closely tied to health, with adequate intake being essential for overall well-being and resistance to diseases.
- Sanitation and hygiene are crucial in preventing food-borne diseases and maintaining health.
Key Concepts
- -- Health
- According to WHO, health is a state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.
- -- Nutrition
- Nutrition relates to how the body utilizes food and nutrients for energy, growth, and bodily functions.
- -- Malnutrition
- A condition resulting from an unbalanced diet, either from inadequate or excessive nutrient intake, leading to health problems.
- -- Hygiene
- Practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases, including personal and environmental sanitation.
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