Core Concepts in Health

This text provides a concise introduction to health topics and issues, bringing scientifically based, accurate, up-to-date information to students about nutrition, weight control, contraception, exercise, intimate relationships, stress, AIDS, drugs and a multitude of other subjects. Written in an easy-to-read style and presented in a open format, this text invites students to take responsibility for their own health. To help instructors address their teaching challenges, the 7th edition is accompanied by an extensive teaching tool package.