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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 10.52.07.01" title_num="10" subtitle_num="52" chapter_num="07" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Chronic disease” means a noncommunicable condition that is a major cause of sickness or disability, including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Heart disease;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Cancer;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Arthritis; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Diabetes.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Council” means the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness established by Health-General Article, §13-202, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Evidence-based program” means a program that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Engages the community in assessment and decision making;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Uses data and information systems to inform program activities;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Is based on peer-reviewed evidence;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Uses program-planning frame works;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Conducts evaluation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Disseminates the results of the evaluation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Healthy lifestyle” means behaviors that promote wellness and prevent disease including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Maintaining a healthy weight;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Engaging in regular physical activity;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Refraining from smoking;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Limiting consumption of alcohol;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Reducing stress; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Getting sufficient sleep.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Quorum” means a majority of the full membership of the Council or of a committee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Secretary” means the Secretary of Health.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>