Description
Coverage of nutrition, weight control, stress management, chemicals and drugs, heart disease, cancer, and exercise injuries make this book valuable to anyone interested in his or her physical well-being. Unique coverage includes a separate chapter on behavior change and motivational strategies with additional material throughout, as well as a separate chapter on women and fitness. In addition, misconceptions about fitness and diversity issues are integrated throughout the book. New material on sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition and a new appendix with the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity & Health has also been added.