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Ch.1 Introduction to Your Health(0)

What is Health?
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Population Health
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Introduction to Determinants of Health
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Determinants of Health
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Understanding Behavior Change
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Mastering Your Health Behaviors
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Ch.2 Psychological Health(0)

Intro to Psychological Health
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Positive Psychology
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Psychological Disorders & Treatments
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Suicide
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Ch.3 Stress Management and Sleep(0)

What is Stress
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Stress Response
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Health Effects of Stress
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Managing Stress
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The Process of Sleep
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Sleep and Health
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Sleep Disorders
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Ch.4 Relationships and Communication(0)

Importance of Relationships
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Building Relationships
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Communication
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Partnerships and Singlehood
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Ch.5 Nutrition Basics(0)

Introduction to Nutrition
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Introduction to Dietary Reference Intakes
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Essential Macronutrients
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Essential Micronutrients
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Antioxidants
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Nutritional Guidelines
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Planning a Healthy Diet
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Ch.6 Weight Management (0)

Introduction to Overweight & Obesity
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Body Composition
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Factors Affecting Weight
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Risks of Overweight & Obesity
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Managing Weight
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Weight-Loss Treatments
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Ch.7 Exercise and Fitness(0)

Physical Fitness Components
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Health Benefits of Exercise
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Principles of Physical Training
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Exercise Program
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Ch.8 Alcohol and Tobacco(0)

Alcohol Overview
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Alcohol and Health
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Tobacco Overview
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Health Effects of Smoking and Vaping
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Ch.9 Drugs(0)

Understanding Addiction
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Drug Effects on the Body
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Drug Categories
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Drug Interactions
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Treatment and Recovery
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Ch.10 Major Diseases(0)

The Major Cardiovascular Diseases
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Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
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An Overview of Cancer
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Cancer Risk Factors
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Types of Cancers
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Intro to Diabetes
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Types of Diabetes
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Ch.11 Infectious Diseases(0)

Intro to Infection
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The Chain of Infection
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Modes of Transmission
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Infection Risk Factors
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Body's Defense System
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Pathogens & Diseases: Bacteria
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Pathogens & Diseases: Viruses
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Pathogens & Diseases: Other
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Types of STIs
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HIV and AIDS
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Ch.7 Exercise and Fitness

Exercise Program

Ch.7 Exercise and Fitness

Exercise Program: Videos & Practice Problems

Video Lessons Practice Worksheet

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Problem 1Multiple Choice

Marcus, a college junior, has been sedentary since childhood. His maternal grandfather had a stroke in his 60s. Now, he wants to start high-intensity interval training. Marcus’s first step should be to

Order a baseline resting electrocardiogram and a maximal exercise stress test to screen for hidden cardiac disease before any vigorous exercise.

Complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and follow American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) risk guidelines, obtaining medical clearance only if needed.

Begin supervised high-intensity interval training immediately to rapidly improve fitness, with careful monitoring and progression based on symptoms.

Start a structured moderate-intensity endurance program for 8–12 weeks to build a fitness base before attempting high-intensity interval training.

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