Synopsis: This all-purpose health book covers topics ranging from nutrition and exercise to beauty care and alternative medicine, with special sections on the health of children, the elderly, and pregnant women and test to rate one's personal fitness lifestyle From School Library Journal: YA A guide to fitness that is comprehensive in treatment and overflowing with diagrams, charts, and pictures. Beginning with a series of fitness tests and questionnaires, the book goes on to give readers practical hints and discussions that cover diet and nutrition. Sample menus and calorie charts combine with a discussion of metabolism and eating habits. Other discussions include targeting fitness goals, rating a health club, varying kinds of exercise, and preventing injuries. The last half of the book covers sexuality from puberty to advanced age, contraception, pregnancy and birth, coping with stress, and ``treatments and therapies'' such as massage, herbalism, meditation, and biofeedback. The index makes the book accessible for reports as well as for self-improvement and ready reference.

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Title: The Complete Manual of Fitness and Well-Being
Publisher: Readers Digest
Publication Date: 1988
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0895772701
ISBN 13: 9780895772701
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: As New

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This all-purpose health book covers topics ranging from nutrition and exercise to beauty care and alternative medicine, with special sections on the health of children, the elderly, and pregnant women and test to rate one's personal fitness lifestyle

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YA A guide to fitness that is comprehensive in treatment and overflowing with diagrams, charts, and pictures. Beginning with a series of fitness tests and questionnaires, the book goes on to give readers practical hints and discussions that cover diet and nutrition. Sample menus and calorie charts combine with a discussion of metabolism and eating habits. Other discussions include targeting fitness goals, rating a health club, varying kinds of exercise, and preventing injuries. The last half of the book covers sexuality from puberty to advanced age, contraception, pregnancy and birth, coping with stress, and ``treatments and therapies'' such as massage, herbalism, meditation, and biofeedback. The index makes the book accessible for reports as well as for self-improvement and ready reference. Barbara Weathers, Duchesne Academy, Houston
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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