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Healthy Lives

Human health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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Body Weight

The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.

Hygiene

Set of practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.

Sustainable Living

Sustainable living means understanding how our lifestyle choices impact the world around us and finding ways for everyone to live better and lighter.

Publications

A Practical Guide to Healthy Living

FY1498/FCS3359by Wendy W. Lynch, Annie Wallau, Melanie Thomas, Wendy Mussoline, and Catherine CampbellSeptember 8, 2021This publication provides a guide to implementing healthy living and wellness practices. Written by Wendy W. Lynch, Annie Wallau, Melanie Thomas, Wendy Mussoline, and Catherine Campbell, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2021.

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