The Culprit & The Cure: Why Lifestyle Is The Culprit Behind Americas Poor Health and How Transforming That Lifestyle Can Be The Cure

by Aldana, Steven G., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780975882801
• ISBN10: 0975882805
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-30
• Publisher: Maple Mountain Pr

Summary

This book presents a wealth of evidence that reveals how a healthy diet, exercise, and other healthy lifestyles can impact life-span and the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases. It provides easy-to-follow guidelines that will help individuals begin and maintain a healthy lifestyle for life. No infomercials here, just the facts from an authority who knows.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
PART ONE Why
1 Introduction	3	(18)
2 Let Science Be Your Guide	21	(12)
3 I-Don't-Care-itis: The Most Common Health Problem in America	33	(18)
4 Where Are You?	51	(18)
PART TWO What
5 Food in Its Original Form	69	(12)
6 Thinking about Fruits and Vegetables in a Very Different Way	81	(16)
7 Swapping Bad Fats for Good Health	97	(22)
8 The Rest of the Good Nutrition Lineup	119	(16)
9 What Exercise Will Do for You	135	(20)
10 Physical Activity Nuts and Bolts	155	(18)
PART THREE How
11 Being Physically Active for Life	173	(18)
12 Healthy Eating for Life	191	(16)
13 Weight Loss: A Healthy Lifestyle Side Effect	207	(18)
14 The Winds of Change	225	(8)
References	233	(16)
Useful Links on the Web	249	(2)
Recommended Books	251	(1)
Index	252