Insel, Paul, and Walton Roth. Core concepts in Health, Brief. 12 ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.
This book by Paul Insel and Walton Roth is one of the best health textbooks around. It mainly focuses on the theme of personal responsibility (Insel and Roth 23). This is meant to motivate and educate students about health issues and wellness. This edition of the book has been equipped with the current information on health topics. There is the use of scientific research in order to ensure that the information is scientifically proven. Therefore, the information in the book may be said to be very accurate. The accuracy of the information is also ensured because of their educational backgrounds. They are both professors at different institutions and have a long experience in the field of medicine. This book is useful for every student who is concerned about his or her health and wellness.
Cottrell, Russell, James Girvan, and James McKenzie. Principles and foundations of health promotion and education. 3rd ed. CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2009. Print.
This book provides an introduction to the health education. It provides its readers with sufficient information about the practices of educators in the field of health. The book begins by providing information about the background of the profession. It then provides information on the history of health and education concerning health. The philosophical foundations are discussed in detail. Theoretical foundations are also discussed at length. Ethical issues are important in this field. Therefore, the book explores health education and ethics. The professional setting of the educators from the specialized fields is studied.
McKenzie, James, and Jan Smeltzer. Planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs – A primer. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1997. Print.
This book employs the use of qualitative methodology to provide information about the issues that affect the achievement of community health. It also evaluates the various health promotion programs that can be used to ensure this happens. It also shows the various stages of the planning and development of the program before it implementation. These include its objectives and goals. There is also the integration of the various activities in order to achieve community health.
President’s council on fitness, sports and nutrition. Department of health and human service, 2009. Web.
This is a website that consists of a committee that advises the president concerning health issues. This included the integration of nutrition, sports and fitness. The committee is made up of 25 individuals who are well versed with health information in the various fields of health. They are all volunteers. They provide relevant advice to the Americans from all ages in order to promote healthy lifestyles. This is achieved through the integration of sports, fitness and the nutritional program that is provided. Healthy living is stressed upon and this is meant for people from all ages.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mobile visitors, 2011. Web.
The Centers for disease control and prevention provides information on how to prevent and control a number of diseases. Its policy is to save money through prevention. One of the major messages passed is that immunization is proven to be safe in protecting the babies. It also provides startling information about child injury. It indicates that it is the number one cause of deaths in children. Therefore, it provides information about how to prevent this from happening. Apart from issues that affect the children, the website also provides information about health issues that affect the adults. The website contains important health information.
Works Cited
Insel, Paul, and Walton Roth. Core concepts in Health, Brief. 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.