1. Decisions for Healthy Living B.E. Pruitt, Ed.D. Texas A&M University

2. What is the basic philosophy of the course? Good health results from healthy decisions. Healthy decisions lead to healthy lifestyles.

3. Good decisions are influenced by … High quality information Accurate Extensive Unbiased A value for health The authors value health They assume that the reader values health Healthy momentum The motion that results from a pattern of health-related decisions

4. The book: Decisions for Healthy Living Published by Benjamin Cummings Copyright, 2004 Conceptual approach to topics Non-technical, journalistic writing style

5. Decisions for Healthy Living is presented in six parts. Part 1: Introductory Concepts Part 2: The Basics of Good Health Part 3: Controllable Health Risks Part 4: Understanding the Disease Process Part 5: Sexuality and Relationships: A Life Span Approach Part 6: Participating in a Healthy Community

6. How did we decide what to include? A thorough examination of the public health threats currently facing people in the United States A commitment to comprehensive health education A recognition of the importance of Healthy People 2010: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives Recognition of the importance of personal health assessment

7. What are the special features and learning aids of Decisions for Healthy Living? Learning Objectives Test Your Knowledge Assess Your Health Developing Health Skills Culture View Running Glossary Case Studies Critical Thinking Questions Key Concepts Review Questions Health Hot Lines HealthLinks Selected Bibliography