Definiton of Health我对健康的定义.docx

Definition of HealthShuai XuRyerson UniversityPersonal Definition of HealthIn my life, health is the first importance among everything, and my definition of health is not only being healthy physically and mentally, but also staying healthy on my diet, lifestyle and social relationship.For me, physical health is that, first, I am not suffering from any incurable disease, but occasionally having some minor illnesses such as flu, fever and sore throat, etc. is allowed. Second, I have a strong body which is able to support my daily study, work as well as sports, and sometimes even long travel. And, there is no problem for me to defend the variations and stimulations in the environment, such as severe weathers and various bacteria. What is more, both the body and the organs have completely developed, so that they can keep my regular physiological activities; and it is health to be fit, since I consider thin body and overweight as symbols of being unhealthy. Being healthy mentally means that in most of time, I am feeling peaceful, happy and confident. Though sometimes I feel sad, nervous, or maybe angry, I can relieve my negative emotion and reduce my pressure by self-regulation. Oppositely, if I am always upset, stressed out and dissatisfying with everything; what is worse, I do not know how to deal with it, but drown myself into the endless sadness and anger, I would say that my mental health status during these days is terrible.About the diet, from my perspective, it is healthy to intake adequate nutrient from three meals and snacks in a day; we should not eliminate certain foods or overeat, because these will lead to diseases like malnutrition, overnutrition, and diabetes, etc., which is obviously unhealthy. Besides, I encourage eating less processed food and cooking at home, instead of frequently eating outsides or having too much over-processed junk food. Meanwhile, about the lifestyle, more time ought to be paid on doing sports and rest. On the contrary, lack of e