body weight and other physical
features by some individuals.
Many sociological studies have
been exclusively done on the concept of
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health and definition of health.
The concept of health is visualized in the form of
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bright eyes, good appetite, sound
sleep, capacity to do hard work and no fatigue
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even after doing hard work. They
also view health in terms proper functioning of
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different body parts and the sense
organs. Physical dimension of health also includes
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normal pulse rate and normal
blood pressure. Young and growing individuals require
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much more vigour of the organs to
help them in the growth of their physical bodies.
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Optimal height and weight are debatable
issues and according to many bio-
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sociological studies height and
weight varies according to ethnicity, culture, and
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ecological conditions. There are
a number of ethnic communities where people
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are shorter in height but they
are equally healthy as others. Thus, we conclude that
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physical health refers to the
state of the body, its composition, development,
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functions, and maintenance of its
vital organs. Since health is related with the
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functioning and maintenance of
the body organs, it is necessary to keep ourselves
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healthy by doing physical
exercises, and eating nutritious food. The balance of
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nutrients in the body is
essential for maintaining good health. Imbalance results in
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ill -health, hence, it is
necessary to go for medical check-up and follow the rules
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prescribed by the
doctors. |
