Lifetime Health and Wellness

CHAPTER 1
The Importance of Fitness and Wellness
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
     Health Status of Americans
     Individual Control
     Complete Well-Being
     Benefits of Physical Fitness
     Health-Related Fitness
     Motor Fitness
     Fitness Education and Assessment
     Taking Action
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1

CHAPTER 2
Cardiovascular Endurance
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
     Overview
     Function of the Cardiovascular System
     Regulation of the Cardiovascular System
     Energy Systems
     Physiological Benefits of Cardiovascular Endurance
     Acute and Chronic Adaptations to Aerobic Exercise
     Components of Aerobic Exercise Program
     High Intensity Interval Training
     Medical Clearance
     Designing Your Own Program
     Assessing Cardiovascular Endurance
     Summary
     References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
Personal Growth Opportunity 2
Personal Growth Opportunity 3

CHAPTER 3
Body Composition
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
     Overview
     Overfat Versus Overweight
     Problems With Overweight and Obesity
     Assessing Body Composition
     Ideal Body Weight
     References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
Personal Growth Opportunity 2
Personal Growth Opportunity 3

CHAPTER 4
Flexibility
Key Terms
     Specific Objectives
     Overview
     Why Flexibility Is Important For Health and Fitness
     Benefits of Flexibility
     Factors Affecting Flexibility
     Common Methods of Stretching
     Popular Activities That Can Affect Flexibility
     Determining Your Flexibility
     Contraindicated Exercises
     References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1

CHAPTER 5
Muscular Strength and Endurance
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
     Overview
     The Muscular System
     Role of Strength In Good Health
     Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power
     Muscle Fiber Types
     Types of Muscle Contractions
     Gender Differences In Strength
     Components of a Sound Strength-Training Program
     Building Your Strength and Endurance Program
     Program Design
     Order of Exercises
     Common Questions About Strength Training
     Assessing Strength and Endurance
     Designing Your Own Strength Program
     Functional Strength Training
     Summary
     References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1

CHAPTER 6
Nutrition
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
     Myplate
     The Food Groups
     The Dash Eating Plan
     The Healthy Mediterranean-Style Pattern
     The Nutrients
     Vegetarianism
     Nutritional Supplements
     Alcohol Consumption
     Fast Foods and Eating Out
     Reading Food Labels
     Healthy Snacking
     Nutrition For The Highly Active Person
     Your Plan of Action
     References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1

CHAPTER 7
Weight Control
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
     Overview
     Striving For the Lean Ideal
     What Is Overweight, Overfat, and Obesity?
     Body Fat Distribution
     Health Effects of Obesity
     Popular Theories of Obesity
     Exercise and Resting Metabolism
     Exercise and Appetite
     Successful Weight Control
     Dangerous Dieting
     Health Threats From Eating Disorders
     References

CHAPTER 8
Cardiovascular Disease
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
     Overview
     Gender and Race Differences In Cardiovascular Disease Statistics
     Your Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
     Primary or Major Risk Factors
     Secondary or Minor Risk Factors
     Metabolic Syndrome
     Summary
     References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
Personal Growth Opportunity 2

CHAPTER 9
Cancer and Other Diseases
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
     Cancer
     Role of Exercise In Cancer Prevention
     Major Types of Cancer
     Warning Signs and Prevention
     Cancer Treatment
     Diabetes Mellitus
     Osteoporosis
     Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)
     References

CHAPTER 10
Stress Management
Key Terms
Specific objectives
     Signs of Stress
     Personality and Stress
     Stress and the College Student
     Developing a Plan For Coping With Stress
     References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
Personal Growth Opportunity 2
Personal Growth Opportunity 3
Personal Growth Opportunity 4
Personal Growth Opportunity 5

Appendix A
Healthy People 2030 Topic Areas and Selected Goals and Objectives

Appendix B
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Summary

Index