Physical Fitness
Physical Fitness
Physical health
Main article: Physical fitness
Physical fitness is good bodily health, and is the result of regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery.
Main article: Human height
A strong indicator of the health of populations is height, which is generally increased by improving nutrition and health care, and is also influenced by the standard of living and quality of life. Genetics is also a major factor in peoples height. The study of human growth, its regulators, and its implications is known as Auxology.
[edit] Mental health
Main article: Mental health
Mental health refers to a human individuals emotional and psychological well-being. Merriam-Webster defines mental health as “A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.”
According to the World Health Organization, there is no one “official” definition of mental health. Cultural differences,