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Section I Lifestyles for Health, Wellness, and Fitness
1 Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction
2 Determinants of Lifelong Health, Wellness, and Fitness
3 Self-Management Skills for Health Behavior Change
Section II Foundations of Physical Activity
4 Preparing for Physical Activity
5 The Health Benefits of Physical Activity
6 How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?
Section III Engaging in Regular Physical Activity
7 Adopting an Active Lifestyle
8 Cardiorespiratory Endurance
9 Vigorous Aerobic, Anaerobic, Sport, and Recreational Activities
10 Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise
11 Flexibility and Stretching Activities
12 Advanced Fitness Training
Section IV Establishing Healthy Eating Habits
13 Body Composition and Health
14 Nutrition and Principles of Healthy Eating
15 Principles of Effective Weight Control
Section V Managing Stress
16 Stress and Health
17 Stress-Management Strategies
Section VI Avoiding Destructive Behaviors
18 The Use and Abuse of Tobacco and Other Nicotine Products
19 The Use and Abuse of Alcohol
20 The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs
Section VII Adopting Preventive Habits
21 Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
22 Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Health Threats
23 Body Mechanics and Care of the Back
24 Making Informed Consumer Choices
25 Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change
Appendixes
A Metric Conversion Charts
B Calories of Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats in Foods
References
Index
