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Health is the process of discovering, using, and protecting all the resources within our bodies, minds, spirits, families, communities, and environment. p4

Health is the process of discovering, using, and protecting all the resources within our bodies, minds, spirits, families, communities, and environment. p4

Health is the process of discovering, using, and protecting all the resources within our bodies, minds, spirits, families, communities, and environment. p4

Your choices and behaviors during your college years can influence how healthy you will be in the future. p6

Both genetic and environmental factors have contributed to the increase in diabetes among the Pima tribe. Half of all Pima adults in the United States have diabetes. p7

Figure 1.1 Some of the Many Ways Men and Women Are Different Figure 1-1 p10

Regular screening of vital signs, such as blood pressure, can lead to early detection of a potentially serious health problem. p11

Millions of Americans go online to learn about medical problems and treatments and to chat with others who have similar conditions. p16

Table 1-1 p16

Figure 1.2 Factors That Shape Positive Behavior Figure 1-2 p18

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Your stated knowledge-based belief may be that unsafe driving can cause accidents. Your actual belief is that it won’t happen to you. p21

Figure 1.3 The Stages of Change and Some Change Processes These change processes can help you progress through the stages of change. Each may be most useful at particular stages. Figure 1-3 p22

Do you picture yourself as master of your own destiny? You are more likely to achieve your health goals if you do. p23