Wellness: Guidelines for a Healthy Lifestyle - Softcover

Hoeger, Werner H. K.; Waite Turner, Lori Waite; Hafen, Brent Q.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 049511118X ISBN 13: 9780495111184

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2006

Synopsis

Learn about the dimensions of wellness, get a good grade, and apply what you've learned to your own life! WELLNESS: GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE provides unparalleled coverage of the mind-body connection, the relationship between fitness and wellness, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's health. Studying is made easy with the 39 assessments that help you put chapter concepts to immediate, practical use. From theory to application, after you read this text, you will be equipped to make lifelong healthy life choices.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Lori Waite Turner is an Associate Professor of Health Science in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Turner holds four degrees including a Ph.D. from The University of Alabama, a Master's Degree from Florida State University, another Master's Degree from Florida International University, and a B.S. degree from Florida State University. She is also a Registered Dietitian and prior to coming to the University of Arkansas in 1997, she worked for several years as a dietitian in hospital settings. Dr. Turner is involved with several organizations, including the American Academy of Health Behavior, where she is on the Board of Directors and Chair of Membership and Development Committee; American Society for Bone and Mineral Research; American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance; and the American Dietetic Association. Her honors and awards include Outstanding Research Award for College of Education and Health Professions (2002) and Outstanding Teaching Award for Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance (1998-1999). Dr. Turner has authored or co-authored over 50 publications and presented in excess of 60 presentations at international, national, regional and state conferences in her academic areas of interest. Dr. Turner is the co-author of the Thomson Wadsworth text, WELLNESS: GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, Fourth Edition. She is also involved in developing, implementing and evaluating osteoporosis prevention programs for college-age and middle-age women. Her work regarding the bone health benefits of yard work has generated tremendous interest nationally and internationally.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 049511118X
• ISBN 13: 9780495111184
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 416