Healthful
Healthful
Healthful (/ˈhɛlθfʊl/), derived from the Old English word "hǣlþ" meaning "wholeness, being whole, sound or well," is an adjective that describes something that promotes good health. It is often used in relation to food, lifestyle choices, and environments that are conducive to physical and mental well-being.
Etymology
The term "healthful" is derived from the Old English word "hǣlþ," which means "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well." It is related to the Old High German word "heil," meaning "healthy," and the Old Norse word "heill," meaning "safe, sound." The suffix "-ful" is from the Old English "-full," meaning "full of."
Related Terms
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Wellness: The state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.
- Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Exercise: Physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier.
- Lifestyle: The way in which a person or group lives, including patterns of behavior, interaction, consumption, work, activity and interests that describe how a person spends their time.
Pronunciation
Healthful is pronounced as /ˈhɛlθfʊl/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Healthful
- Wikipedia's article - Healthful
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