This brief third edition of the author's An Invitation to Health contains a new chapter on aging, and new chapter reviews. An accompanying CD-ROM contains chapter activities, a study guide, and video demonstrations, as well as self-assessments instruments for keeping track of diet and exercise. A companion handbook contains self-assessments for attitudes on health, plus emergency information and contacts for organizations. Author information is not given. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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AN INVITATION TO HEALTH, Brief Third Edition introduces students to research, information, and recommendations related to health and healthy lifestyles. Praised for it's clear and engaging writing style, Dianne Hales' text addresses the issues related to health and wellness that can affect college students now and in their future. Reviewed by over 40 instructors, this informative text focuses on change and prevention and supplies students with the lessons they'll need to make responsible, healthy decisions in their daily lives. In addition, AN INVITATION TO HEALTH, Brief now comes with a wide range of teaching and learning resources! Besides the exclusive offerings of the CNN® Video Today series and InfoTrac College Edition, or the extensive PowerPoint and Online teaching support, each copy of the text comes packaged with the exciting and interactive PROFILE PLUS CD-ROM. This CD-ROM includes self-paced, guided activities appropriate for all health students. Whether supporting active learning or active teaching, this text has it all!
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