Chapter 1
Health: The Foundation for Life
The Dimensions of Health
What is Health?
Health and Wellness
The Components of Health
The Nation’s Health
Tracking the Nation’s Health
Health Promotion: Healthy People 2000 and Healthy People 2010
Minority Health Status
Understanding Health-Related Behavior
Changing Health-Related Behavior
Making Positive Health-Related Decisions
Can Good Health be Prescribed?
Analyzing Health Information
Assessing Information on the Internet
Becoming a Wary Consumer of Health Information
Conventional versus Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Analyzing Health-Related Information
Herbs as Medicines
CAM Therapies in Perspective
Choosing Health Care Practitioners
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Chapter 2
Psychological Health
The Basics of Psychological Health
Personality Development
Theories of Personality Development
Adjustment and Growth
Self-Esteem
Improving Your Psychological Health
Understanding Psychological (Mental) Illness
The Impact of Psychological Illness
What Causes Psychological Disorders?
Treating of Psychological Disorders
Common Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders
Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
Schizophrenia
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Chapter 3
Stress and Its Management
What is Stress?
Stressors
Stress Responses
Physical Responses
Analyzing Health-Related Information
The Impact of Stress on Health
The Mind-Body Relationship
Stressful Life Events
Personality, Disease, and Stress
Coping with Stress
Problem-Focused Strategies
Emotion-Focused Strategies
Social-Support Strategies
Relaxation Techniques
Deeping Breathing
Progressive Muscular Relaxation
Mediation and the Relaxation Response
Imagery
Self-Talk
Physical Exercise
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Chapter 4
Violence and Abuse
How Violence Affects Health
What Causes Violent Behavior?
Major Types of Violence and Abuse
Sexual Violence
Family Violence
Sexual Harassment
Stalking
Community Violence
Institutional Violence
Workplace Violence
Terrorism
Assessing Your Risk of Violence
Preventing and Avoiding Violence
Self-Protection
Reporting Violence
Analyzing Health-Related Information
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Chapter 5
Reproductive Health
The Male Reproductive System
The Internal Organs of Sexual Reproduction
The External Organs of Sexual Reproduction
The Female Reproductive System
The Internal Organs of Sexual Reproduction
The External Organs of Sexual Reproduction
The Menstrual Cycle
Premenstrual Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Pregnancy and Human Development
Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
Determining If You or Your Partner Is Pregnant
Pregnancy and Fetal Development
The Birth Process
Circumcision
The Postpartum Period
Infertility
Contraception
Abstinence and Natural Methods
Chemical Methods
Hormonal Methods
Intrauterine Devices
Sterilization
Abortion
Analyzing Health Related Information
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Chapter 6
Relationships and Sexuality
Human Sexual Behavior
The Biology of Sexual Behavior
The Psychology of Sexual Behavior
The Sexual Response
Sexual Dysfunctions
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
Premature (Rapid) Ejaculation
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Vaginismus
Culture and Sexuality
Gender Identity and Roles
Transsexualism
Sexual Orientation
Nature or Nurture?
Homosexuality and Society
Diversity in Sexual Behavior
Common Sexual Practices between Partners
Solitary Sexual Behavior
Celibacy
Romantic Relationships
Defining Love
Psychologists’ Theories about Love
Love Attachments
Love Changes Over Time
Establishing Romantic Commitments
Types of Romantic Commitments
Communication in Relationships
Analyzing Health Related Information
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Chapter 7
Drug Use and Abuse
Drug use, Misuse, and Abuse
Psychoactive Drugs: Effects on the Mind and Body
How Psychoactive Drugs Affect the Brain
What Happens to Drugs in the Body?
Illicit Drug Use in the United States
The Prevalence of Illicit Drug Use
Why Do People Use Psychoactive Drugs?
Patterns of Psychoactive Drug Use
Drug Dependence
Physiological and Psychological Dependent
Risk Factors for Drug Dependency
Stimulants
Amphetamines and Methamphetamines
Cocaine
Caffeine
Depressants
Sedatives and Tranquilizers
Rohypnol
GHB and GBL
Opiates
Opium and Heroin
OxyContin and Vicodin
Marijuana
Hallucinogens
LSD
Mescaline
Psilocybin
PCP
Ketamine
Inhalants
Designer Drugs: Drugs with Mixed Effects
Ecstasy
Over-the-Counter Drugs
Look-Alike Drugs
Weight Loss Aids
Ephedrine
Drug Treatment and Prevention
Treating Drug Dependency
Preventing Drug Misuse and Abuse
Analyzing Health-Related Information
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Chapter 8
Alcohol and Tobacco
Alcohol
Alcohol Use, Abuse, and Dependence
Factors Related to Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
Alcohol and College Students
How the Body Processes Alcohol
Consequences of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
Analyzing Health-Related Information
Prevention
How to Control Your Alcohol Consumption
Diagnosis and Treatment of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Tobacco
Types of Tobacco Products
Who Uses Tobacco and Why?
The Health Effects of Tobacco Use
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Quitting
Prevention
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Chapter 9
Nutrition
Basic Nutrition Principles
What Are Nutrients?
What Are Non-Nutrients?
Natural, Health, Organic, and Functional Foods
What Happens to the Food You Eat?
Energy-Supplying Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Non-Energy Supplying Nutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Planning a Nutritious Diet
The Keys to a Nutritious Diet
Nutrient Requirements and Recommendations
The Dietary Guidelines
The MyPyramid Plan
Using Nutritional Labeling
Do You Need Vitamin or Mineral Supplements?
Malnutrition: Undernutrition and Overnutrition
Analyzing Health-Related Behavior
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Chapter 10
Body Weight and Its Management
Overweight and Obesity
The Prevelence of Overweight and Obesity
How Does Excess Body Fat Affect Health?
The Caloric Cost of Living
Energy for Basal (Vital) Metabolism
Energy for Physical Activity
Energy for the Thermic Effect of Food
The Basics of Energy Balance
Body Composition
How Much Fat Is Normal?
Estimating Body Fat
What Causes Obesity?
Biological Influences
Environmental, Social, and Psychological Influences
Weight Management
Weight Reduction Diets
Physical Activity
Surgical Procedures
Medications
Analyzing Health-Related Information
Strategies for Successful Weight Loss
Weight Gain
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Chapter 11
Physical Fitness
Principles of Physical Fitness
The Body in Motion
The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
Defining Physical Activity and Exercise
Physical Activity and Health
The Health-Related Components of Physical Fitness
Cardiorespiratory Response
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
Analyzing Health-Related Information
Body Composition
Athletic Performance
The Sports-Related Components of Fitness
Diet and Performance
Ergogenic Aids
Exercising for Health
The Exercise Session
Exercise Danger Signs
Preventing and Managing Common Exercise Injuries
Strains and Sprains
Temperature-Related Injuries
Developing a Personal Fitness Program
Active for a Lifetime
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Chapter 12
Cardiovascular Health
The Cardiovascular System and How It Works
Cardiovascular Diseases
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Stroke
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Family History
Abnormal Blood Lipid Levels
Cigarette Smoking
High Blood Pressure
Physical Inactivity
Obesity
Diabetes Mellitus
Anxiety
Elevated C-Reactive Protein
Maintaining Cardiovascular Health
Smoking Cessation
Weight Control
Exercise
Lowering Blood Pressure
Reducing Blood Cholesterol
Aspirin Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Analyzing Health-Related Information
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Chapter 13
Cancer
What is Cancer?
How Cancers Develop and Spread
Genes and Cancer Development
Metastasis
Cancer Detection and Staging
Cancer Treatment
Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Biomodulation/Immunotherapy
Photodynamic Therapy
Antiangiogenesis Therapy
Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants
Prevalent Cancers in the United States
Cancers Caused by or Related to Tobacco
Analyzing Health Related Information
Cancers Related to Diet
Cancers Relate to Hormone Function
Cancers Related to Viral Infections: Cervical Cancer
Cancers Related to Ultraviolet Radiation: Skin Cancer
Cancers with Unknown Causes
Reducing Your Risk for Cancer
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Chapter 14
Infection, Immunity, and Noninfectious Disease
Noninfectious Diseases
Genetic Diseases
Diseases Caused by an Interaction of Genes and the Environment
Noninfectious Conditions with Environmental or Unknown Causes
Trends in Infectious Disease
The Chain of Infection
The First Link: Pathogens
The Second Link: Transmission
The Third Link: The Host
Immunity
Nonspecific Immunity
Specific Immunity
Interactions Between Specific and Nonspecific Immunity
Protections Against Infectious Diseases
Drugs That Combat Infection
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections Caused by Viruses
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Sexually Transmitted Infections Caused by Bacteria
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Chlamydial Infections
Other Sexually Transmitted Infections
Trichomonas vaginalis Infections
Yeast Infections
Public Lice
Scabies
Protecting Yourself Against STIs
Analyzing Health-Related Information
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Chapter 15
Aging, Dying, and Death
Aging
Life Expectancy
The Characteristics of Aged Americans
Why Do We Age?
The Effects of Aging on Physical Health
The Effects of Aging on Psychological Health
The Effects of Aging on Social Health
Successful Aging
Dying
Analyzing Health Related Information
The Spiritual Aspects of Dying
The Emotional Aspects of Dying
Terminal Care: The Options
Death
What Is Death?
Euthanasia and the Right to Die
Preparing for Death
Some Final Thoughts on Death
Grief
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Chapter 16
Environmental Health
Environmental Health in and Around the Home
Poisoning
Inhalation of Asbestos Fibers
Electromagnetic Radiation
Irradiation of Food: The Debate
Analyzing Health-Related Behaviors
Environmental Health in the Workplace
Pesticide Poisoning
Exposure to and Inhalation of Other Toxic Chemicals
Indoor Air Pollution
Environmental Health in the Outdoors
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
Noise Pollution
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Appendix A Healthy People 2010 Leading Health Indicators
Appendix B Injury Prevention and Emergency Care
Appendix C Dietary Reference Intakes for Certain Nutrients
Appendix D MyPyramid Food Intake Patterns
Appendix E Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
Index
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