Health and fitness
Health and Fitness
Health and fitness (pronunciation: /hɛlθ ænd ˈfɪtnəs/) are two closely related concepts that play a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being.
Etymology
The term health comes from the Old English word 'hǣlth', which is related to the Old High German word 'heilida', meaning 'healing'. The term fitness is derived from the Old English 'fitt', which means 'in good health'.
Definition
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, as defined by the World Health Organization. It involves the ability to lead a socially and economically productive life.
Fitness refers to the condition of being physically fit and healthy, especially as a result of regular physical activity and proper nutrition. It is a measure of the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to resist diseases, and to meet emergency situations.
Related Terms
- Physical Activity: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health, and disease of an organism.
- Well-being: A state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Infirmity: Physical or mental weakness or illness.
Importance
Maintaining good health and fitness can help prevent a variety of diseases and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. It can also improve mood, reduce stress, and boost overall quality of life.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Health and fitness
- Wikipedia's article - Health and fitness
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