A family joins a local health facility and participates in weekly sports activities designed for children and adults. This activity is an example of
a. health restoration c. disease prevention
b. health maintenance d. health promotion
D
Joining a health club and participating in sports activities are examples of health promotion designed to obtain the goal of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Health restoration is the return of the previous health state following a health alteration. Health maintenance involves routine periodic examinations and screenings. Disease prevention involves specific actions taken to prevent onset of a disease or disorder.
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