Understanding Your Health/Diet Analysis Quick Reference

This text examines the cultural differences in modern health issues. Boxed definitions with pronunciation guides are found throughout each chapter to assist in the learning of more difficult terms. This fourth edition contains a new chapter "Violence and Safety: Coping in Today's Society".

Wayne A. Payne has been a faculty member at Ball State University for 27 years. He is Professor of Health Science in the Department of Physiology and Health Science. Payne earned his Ed.D. in health education at the University of Tennessee, his M.S. in school health education at Ball State University, and his B.S. in biology at Ball State University. He is a former director of BSU's London Centre program and serves as a volunteer board member for the Alpha Center, a residential facility for elderly homeless men. His research interests include aging and adult development, and he recently began teaching a new course that focuses on concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to disease prevention and health promotion. He is an avid reader and enjoys fishing, running, and bicycling. Dale B. Hahn has been a faculty member at Ball State University for 19 years. He is Professor of Health Science in the Department of Physiology and Health Science. Hahn earned his Ph.D. in health education at Ohio State University, his M.Ed. in sports administration at Ohio University, and his B.A. in psychology from Allegheny College. He has published in a variety of health-related professional journals and is an active member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, the American School Health Association, the American Association of University Professors, and the Sigma Xi fraternity. Hahn has led college students on educational trips to China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan. He enjoys many outdoor fitness activities, including backpacking and running.