constitutional

con·sti·tu·tion·al (knst-tsh-nl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to one's physical makeup.

2. Of or proceeding from the basic structure or nature of a person or thing; inherent.

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constitutional

1. affecting the whole constitution of the body; not local.

2. pertaining to the constitution.

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Patient discussion about constitutional.

Q. What really constitutes ADD? Don't all kids have short attention spans because they are curious? What I'm saying is. I'm a very curious fellow, so, therefore, I cannot hold my attention to one thing for more than a minute. Does this mean I have ADD?

A. i see your point, i myself is a curious guy myself and couldn't stay focus on anything said in class if it didn't fascinated me. but i actually think i have a slight ADD, maybe you are too :) .
and apparently not everyone are like us, most people can focus if they want too. don't get mixed up ADD exist, can be diagnosed and has an affect on life.

Q. What constitutes a balanced diet to the understanding of a common man? Balanced diet helps in controlling body weight, blood pressure and heart rate. It also enhances the performance of muscles. It keeps us relaxed both physically and mentally. It helps in lowering bad cholesterol. But I am wondering what constitutes a balanced diet to the understanding of a common man?

A. ArthurJuan has given you the basics and that should do, but i want to add wonderful tools i found in the web to give you some idea on if you have good enough nutrition or not.

here is a nice quiz that can give you an idea about your nutrition:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/Ped_3_1x_Nutrition_and_Activity_Quiz.asp
here is a "find a Nutrition Professional" tool:
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_4875_ENU_HTML.htm

take care!