Physical Activity and Health - Softcover

Jerome E. Kotecki

Softcover

ISBN 10: 128402587X ISBN 13: 9781284025873

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Fully Revised and Updated Edition of a Comprehensive Physical Activity Text Physical Activity and Health: An Interactive Approach systematically covers the basic essentials of physical fitness and health. This student-friendly text is accessible to learners from a wide variety of academic backgrounds and presents key concepts in a clear and easy to identify format. Students will gain the ability to make fully-informed decisions about health and wellness and will be encouraged to commit to a lifelong fitness plan. The fully revised and updated fourth edition includes updated MyPlate and nutrition information, the most recent dietary guidelines for Americans, and revised sections on consumer health and reproductive anatomy. New to this Edition: *Expanded coverage of epidemiology, risk factors, and preventative care *My Physical Activity and Exercise Pyramid graphic which integrates the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and the ACSM exercise guidelines for optimal health New art and graphics *MyPlate 2010 US Dietary Guidelines and Healthy People 2020 *Updated chapter on Consumer Health discussing health fraud, health literacy, understanding the health care system and more *Expanded coverage of Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges *New details on body fat distribution, abdominal obesity and its effect on destructive metabolic abnormities. *Developing healthy sexual relationships and managing one's fertility *Revised unit on cardiovascular disease, cancer and STD's as well a show to protect yourself and delay their onset

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About the Author

Jerome E. Kotecki is a Professor of Health Science in the Department of Nutrition and Health Science located within the College of Health at Ball State University. Dr. Kotecki earned his doctorate in health education and his master’s degree in exercise science from Indiana University. Dr. Kotecki has published more than forty scientific research papers on the prevention, arrest, and reversal of the most common chronic diseases facing Americans today. He has authored or coauthored multiple textbooks on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits to enhance the multidimensional components of human health and prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic conditions. An experienced teacher and researcher, he is devoted to helping students adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Dr. Kotecki has been recognized for his contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning by his department, college, and university.'

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 128402587X
• ISBN 13: 9781284025873
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 424