[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 32, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 32CFR85.3]



[Page 482]

 

                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE

 

              CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

 

PART 85_HEALTH PROMOTION--Table of Contents

 

Sec.  85.3  Definitions.



    Health Promotion. Any combination of health education and related 

organizational, social, economic or health care interventions designed 

to facilitate behavioral and environmental alterations that will improve 

or protect health. It includes those activities intended to support and 

influence individuals in managing their own health through lifestyle 

decisions and selfcare. Operationally, health promotion includes smoking 

prevention and cessation, physical fitness, nutrition, stress 

management, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, and early identification 

of hypertension.

    Lifestyle. The aggregated habits and behaviors of individuals.

    Military Personnel. Includes all U.S. military personnel on active 

duty, U.S. National Guard or Reserve personnel on active duty, and 

Military Service Academy cadets and midshipmen.

    Self-Care. Includes acceptance of responsibility for maintaining 

personal health, and decisions concerning medical care that are 

appropriate for the individual to make.

    Target Populations. Military personnel, retirees, their families, 

and civilian employees.