Section I Lifestyles for Health�� Wellness��and Fitness 1 Health�� Wellness�� Fitness�� and HealthyLifestyles: An Introduction 2 Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior ChangeSection II An Introduction to Physical Activity 3 Preparing for Physical Activity 4 The Health Benefits of Physical Activity 5 How Much Physical Activity Is Enough�� Section III The Physical Activity Pyramid 6 Moderate Physical Activity: A Lifestyle Approach 7 Cardiovascular Fitness 8 Vigorous Aerobics�� Sports�� and Recreational Activities 9 Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise 10 FlexibilitySection IV Physical Activity: Special Considerations 11 Body Mechanics: Posture�� Questionable Exercises�� and Care of the Back and Neck 12 Performance Benefits�� of Physical ActivitySection V Nutrition and Body Composition 13 Body Composition 14 Nutrition 15 Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body FatnessSection VI Stress Management 16 Stress and Health 17 Stress Management�� Relaxation�� and Time ManagementSection VII Avoiding Destructive Behaviors 18 The Use and Abuse of Tobacco 19 The Use and Abuse of Alcohol 20 The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs 21 Preventing Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSection VIII Making Informed Choices 22 Cancer�� Diabetes�� and Other Health Threats 23 Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products:Becoming an Informed Consumer 24 Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle ChangeAppendixes A Metric Conversion Charts B Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating C Calories of Protein�� Carbohydrates�� and Fats in FoodsCreditsIndex