There is a Mini-Quiz at the end of this lesson. Functioning as designed Each one of us was born with a body that is a highly complex mechanism. It is amazing that it operates as well as it does. Good health is really defined as being able to function according to the way the body has been designed to function. Unfortunately , no one is perfect and many people have defects in their bodies.
Some people have defects that can be life-threatening.
Fortunately, the body can compensate for defects and a person may easily live a long life with a body that is only partially functioning. An example is how a blind person or crippled person can compensate for the handicap and simply turn it into a challenge. Nutrition Not only should the all the body parts work well and work together, they also need proper nutrition for energy and to continue to operate effectively. In general, humans and animals seem to be able to tell what foods their bodies need to function properly and to be healthy. Unfortunately, there are foods that can be harmful, but yet fool the brain in saying they are good for you.