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Childhood Wellness

Meaning

A holistic state of physical, mental, and social well-being in pediatric populations, extending beyond the mere absence of disease to include optimal growth, development, and hormonal balance. This concept encompasses proactive health promotion, adequate nutrition, sufficient physical activity, and a supportive environment essential for establishing lifelong physiological resilience. Focusing on early life is crucial because the endocrine system is highly plastic and susceptible to programming during this period.