01486pamaa2200241 4500 0000043280 20121212090000.0 080201 eng 0763741507 (pbk.) RA781 THO 2007 Thomas Physical activity & health : an interactive approach David Q.Thomas, Jerome E. Kotecki. 2nd. ed. Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett, 2007. xix, 436 p.: col. ill.; 27 cm. The physical activity and health connection -- Foundations of physical activity -- Understanding and enhancing health behaviors -- The heart of physical activity : cardiovascular health -- Physical inactivity and cardiovascular disease -- The role of physical activity in preventing diabetes and cancer -- Optimal nutrition for an active lifestyle -- Metabolic health -- Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight -- Achieving optimal bone health -- Muscular strength and endurance -- Stretching and flexibility -- Understanding mental health, stress, and physical activity -- Making informed decisions about substance abuse -- Exercise consumerism -- Developing healthy sexual and intimate relationships -- Preventing sexually transmitted diseases SAH Includes bibliographical references and index Physical fitness Exercise Heath care Kotecki, Jerome Edward http://www.jbpub.com