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Original Essays | November 9, 2009

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ISBN13: 9781560535683
ISBN10: 1560535687
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Publisher Comments:

This exciting and timely volume presents the principles for the primary prevention of chronic conditions by exercise. It discusses the health consequences of inactivity, the biologic basis for the benefits of physical activity, and presents strategies for combating the sedentary-living epidemic. Packed with figures, graphs, and tables for easy access.

Book News Annotation:

Booth (Dalton Cardiovascular Research Institute, U. of Missouri) and Chakravarthy (Hospital of the U. of Pennsylvania) explore the epidemiology and molecular-biological evidence demonstrating that physical activity is a powerful tool against many chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, a variety of cancers, and obesity. They provide health care practitioners with a collection of practical tools and strategies to integrate routine physical activity into the daily life of their patients, as a primary prevention of chronic disease. For all range of health care professionals and students, and professionals working in fields concerned with health care policy issues. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

This exciting and timely volume presents the principles for the primary prevention of chronic conditions by exercise. It discusses the health consequences of inactivity, the biologic basis for the benefits of physical activity, and presents strategies for combating the sedentary-living epidemic. Packed with figures, graphs, and tables for easy access.

  • Presents guidelines for exercise and tips on counseling patients and encouraging them to undertake exercise programs

  • "Key Points" sections focus on the most important aspects of exercise

  • An Attractive two-color format highlights the text

  • "Pros" and "cons" feature delineates new and controversial issues

  • An introductory section on "What's Hot" focuses on the cutting-edge aspects

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ISBN:
9781560535683
Author:
Booth
Publisher:
Hanley & Belfus
Author:
Chakravarthy, Manu V.
Author:
Chakravarthy
Location:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Subject:
Exercise
Subject:
Physical fitness
Subject:
Sports medicine
Subject:
Health promotion
Subject:
Family & General Practice
Subject:
Primary prevention.
Edition Description:
Hanley & Belfus
Series:
Hot Topics
Series Volume:
no. 03-05
Publication Date:
June 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
250
Dimensions:
8.54x5.32x.78 in. 1.06 lbs.
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