Health, the basics / Rebecca J. Donatelle . . . [et al]. - 3rd Canadian edition. - Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c2004. - xix, 482 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 421-430) and index(p. 463 - 481)

Content
Part 1. Finding the Right Balance
1. Promoting Healthy Behavior Change
2. Psychosocial Health: Achieving Intellectual Emotional, Social and Spiritual Wellness
3. Managing Stress: Toward Prevention and Control
4. Personal Safety: Reducing Violence, Abuse and Injury

Part II. Creating Healthy and Caring Relation
5. Healthy Relationships and Sexuality: Making Commitments
6. Birth Control, Pregnancy and Childbirth: Managing your fertility

Part III. Building Healthy Lifestyles
7. Nutrition: Eating for Optimum Health
8. Managing your Weight : Finding a Healthy Balance
9. Personal Fitness: Improving your Health Through Exercise

Part IV: Avoiding of Overcoming Harmful Habits
10. Licit and Illicit Drug Use: Understanding Addictions
11. Alcohol and Tobacco: Unacknowledged Addiction

Part V: Preventing and Fighting disease
12. Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: Reducing Your Risks
13. Infectious and Noninfectious Conditions: Risks and Responsibilities

Part VI: Facing Life's Challenges
14. Life's Transitions: The Aging Process
15. Environmental Health: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
16. Consumerism: Using Health Care Products and Services

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Health.

WA100 H434 2004