What is the definition of wellness?
A) Being without disease
B) A conscious and deliberate attempt to maximize one's health
C) A desire to be without disease
D) Maximizing the state in which you live
Ans: B
Feedback: Wellness, a reflection of health, involves a conscious and deliberate attempt to maximize one's health.
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